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The Down Syndrome Family Network (DSFN) held its 14th annual Buddy Walk on October 5 bringing families, friends and supporters together for the country’s largest inclusive walk and community festival.
[caption id="attachment_1182875" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Shell Invaders Youth Steelpan Orchestra perfrom at the Buddy Walk on October 5 at Queen's Royal College gronds. -[/caption]
The event started at the Nelson Mandela Park at 7 am with the 5K for all ages and abilities and family-friendly 1K walk at 9 am and ended at Queen's Royal College grounds.
[caption id="attachment_1182878" align="alignnone" width="768"] Friends of the Down Syndrome Family Network at Buddy Walk 2025. -[/caption]
In a media release Lisa Ghany, chairperson of the DSFN said, “The Buddy Walk is where Trinidad and Tobago shows what inclusion really looks like – joyful, visible and for everyone.
[caption id="attachment_1182874" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Members of the Blind Welfare association of TT at the 14th annual Buddy Walk. -[/caption]
“When we walk together, we’re saying every citizen belongs – on our streets, in our schools, at work and in our communities.”
[caption id="attachment_1182876" align="alignnone" width="768"] Minister in the Ministry of Housing Anil Roberts, second from right, with Daniel Tixeira, self-advocate and his family. -[/caption]
Now in its 14th year locally, the Buddy Walk unites participants from across the country to raise awareness of Down syndrome, champion acceptance and equal opportunity and celebrate families and self-advocates.
[caption id="attachment_1182873" align="alignnone" width="768"] Dairy Dairy Dip and Dunk mascot with young 5K runner. -[/caption]
Senator Anil Roberts officially kick-started the walk at 7 am.
 
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