Jones Plaza (600 Louisiana St, Theater District – Approx One mile walk behind Wortham Center, on the bayou trails.  All of it is wheelchair and stroller compatible.

T-SHIRT PICK-UP: SATURDAY, November 22^nd, 9am – 2pm!  Before, During, and After the monthly meetings at the Resource Center!  Team Captains – Please plan on turning in all money and picking up all the T-shirts for your team.  NOTE:  If you can’t make it on Saturday, you can come by to pick up your team’s shirts, and turn in your collected money, any day of the following week, Mon-Fri, 8am – 2pm.

Concession Stand:  (CASH ONLY) There will be a concession stand with food and beverages for a very reasonable price.  They do not accept credit cards.

DEADLINE 11/22:  Top Fundraising Teams (Top 3):  You must have all registration fees and donations turned in by 11/22 to be eligible for a prize!  Those paid online by credit card are automatically counted.  Team with the Most Walkers (1 team only):  To be eligible for this prize, you must have all walkers registered online, or team member signup sheets faxed to Resource Center (fax 713-996-9290) by 11/22!

PRIZES will also be given for Most Creative and Unique Team Themes, and to the Team with the Most Spirit : )  Each walker will have a raffle ticket in their goody bag, and can win raffle items drawn throughout the day!

MAP and PARKING:  Cost is $7 per car (CASH) in the Bayou Place/Theater District underground parking.  See www.jonesplaza.org to find a map of the underground parking.  The BEST entrances are #4 (Capitol St) and #7 (Texas St), which take you right under Jones Plaza.   Park and Lock lots on the street level are nearby as well (CASH).

Street parking is available, meters run $1.50/hr. (meters take credit cards)

Bring your lawn chairs and/or a blanket and feel free to claim a spot in front of the stage as soon as you get there!  Tables and chairs are available on a first come first serve basis.   NO PETS ALLOWED EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS.  Strollers, Wagons welcomed.

PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THE LARGEST CELEBRATION OF DOWN SYNDROME IN TEXAS!

Kristin Miller, Buddy Walk Chair (buddywalk@dsah.org), 281-992-9022

• Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition with an incidence of 1 in every 733 births.
• There are currently over 400,000 individuals living with Down syndrome in the United States
• There are approximately 5000 babies born with Down syndrome each year in the United States.
• Down syndrome is one of the leading clinical causes of cognitive delay in the world - it is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status.
• Recent advances in our understanding of Down syndrome have resulted in dramatic improvements in the life span and the potential of those who are affected.
• With appropriate support, individuals with Down syndrome can lead fulfilling lives and be contributing members of society
• October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month!