31 For 21: Day 15...Buddy Walk Tomorrow!

Me and Andrew at last year's Buddy Walk.

We're busy today getting ready for our farmers' markets this weekend (as usual), PLUS I'm getting ready for our Buddy Walk tomorrow afternoon!  It's going to be windy and cold on the beach tomorrow.  No matter what the weather, it will still be a FUN day!  I always enjoy seeing friends that we haven't seen in awhile and have them walk for us to help raise money and awareness for Down syndrome.  I really appreciate that my aunt, uncle, cousin and mother-in-law have walked with us every year since Andrew was born.  This will be our 4th Buddy Walk!  Last year, I actually made team t-shirts for us and I made a few more tonight for anyone else who joins us.

I am looking forward to a FUN and chilly day at Hammonasset State Park in Madison.  The registration begins at 11am with Opening Ceremonies at 12:45pm with emcee Sonia Baghdady from WTNH Channel 8 television.  The 1 mile walk begins at 1pm along the board walk.  It is so beautiful to be towards the end of the procession and see the long line of people walking in front of us.  It really is amazing to see how many people have a friend or family member with Ds and how many of them come out to support us.  Plus Chris' boos said that he will double his donation if we can get Sonia to wear a "Mike's Truck & Trailer Repair" t-shirt and have her picture taken in it.  Hopefully that will happen and we can get the extra donation!  Pictures will come tomorrow...as long as I remember to bring the camera...and fresh batteries!

Everyone have a GREAT weekend!  More inspiration and stories to come next week!