Join us for the 30th Annual Capital Region Buddy Walk at Schenectady Central Park in Schenectady
Create or join a team and “aim higher” for people with Down syndrome! Registration is open!
Live DJ | Pumpkin painting | Face painting | Local team mascots & characters | Food trucks | Ice cream and snacks | Outdoor games | Therapy pigs and dogs | Arts and crafts | Sensory tables | Resources
Thank you to our 2026 planning committee members!
Your dedication to this event helps make it possible. Thank you for your volunteerism.
Sharon Alley | Jennifer Boutin | Rebecca Criscione | Kristen Gilbert | Sandra Gomez Dominguez | Jason Germain | Kim Longo | Shirley Martinez | Tammy Newell | Sheila Seery | Mariah Velvis
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Advocate Sponsors
Achievement Sponsors
Shirley Martinez-State Farm Agent
Milestone Sponsors
(BOTS) Bring on the Spectrum
Capri Imports Italian Deli
Inspire Confidence Group
The Langan Finin Family
The Rosenblum Companies
Shady Lane Realty, Inc.
Gregory and Sherry Sorrentino
SparkShoppe
UAlbany Marching Great Danes
Celebration Sponsors
Marc, Courtney and Clara Antonucci
CapitalCare Developmental Pediatrics
Center for Internet Security
Cusack & Company CPAs, LLC
Glass America
Keeler Motor Car Company
Metabolic Fitness
Rosemary Lorello and Gavin Doubrava
Terry and Judy Seery
St. Christopher Fitness
Friend Sponsors
Capital District Pediatric Cardiology
Halfmoon Diner
IANS LLC
Paving Pro Capital District
Rexford Sunoco LLC
Anne Schneider Costigan
Frank Tironi
Unc Brock
Zappia & Fryer General Dentistry
Media Sponsors
NEWS10 ABC and FOX23
Times Union
Special Thanks
Albany Drum Circle
Albany Police Athletic League
Albany Police Mounted Unit
Bimbo Bakeries USA
(BOTS) mobile Peace & Quiet Space
Buhrmaster Farms
Christian Brothers Academy
Christina Arangio-morning/noon anchor for NEWS10 ABC
Rebecca Criscione
Rose Hargrave
Hill City Ice Queen Princess Parties
Art Hunsinger-DJ
Terry Hutchison
1st National Bank of Scotia
Rise Up Fitness
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
Schenectady Central Park
Starbucks
Stewarts’s Shops
Union Women’s Ice Hockey Team