Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles:
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Who: Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) with MC
Mark Wallengren of KOST's Mark and Kim Show, Grand
Marshal Rosario Marin, CA State Secretary of Consumer
Affairs, Hip Hop sensation "Love Junx" from Japan, and
National Buddy Walk Spokesperson John C. McGinley best
known as Dr. Cox on the NBC sitcom SCRUBS.
Special Debut:
Alex Arntzen, an amazing young song writer, is
introducing his song "I'll Walk with You" written
specifically for the DSALA Buddy Walk. The song will be
performed by Jessica Purse and a choir of young people.
The song is available on CD through the DSALA for a
donation of $5.00.
What: 13th Annual Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Association
of Los Angeles. Buddy Walks are a national event held
across the United States each fall.
When: Sunday, November 11, 2007, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
10:00 AM to 11 AM Check in
11:30 AM to 3:00 PM Festivities
12:30 PM Program & Walk followed by Medal
Presentation
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Lunch is served
Where: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
Race Track Infield; enter at Gate 6 off Colorado
Place (free parking)
Cost: $25 per individual, family and group rates
available
Includes access to all activities, lunch and
t-shirt (guaranteed with pre-registration)
Registration Information:
Call DSALA at 818-242-7871 or go to the website at
www.dsala.org.
Festivities include:
Game Booths, Pony Rides, Dance, Photo with Seabiscuit,
Art, Rides in the Air Force Mini Jets
Visuals: 1500 walkers from strollers to seniors, all in teams
supporting individuals with Down syndrome walking the
infield at Santa Anita Park Racetrack; mini jet rides,
games, art centers, dance and acting workshops and a lot
of people just having a good time.
Additional Information on Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition affecting all ethnicities and approximately 1 in 800 births. Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome which causes physical differences and disabilities. Most people with Down syndrome live a rich and productive life thanks to organizations like the DSALA which has been providing services for more than 30 years in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Additional Information on Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition affecting all ethnicities and approximately 1 in 800 births. Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome which causes physical differences and disabilities. Most people with Down syndrome live a rich and productive life thanks to organizations like the DSALA which has been providing services for more than 30 years in the Greater Los Angeles Area.