This year's theme, "The World Is Ours," represents the full range of opportunities available for our loved with Down syndrome to have a meaningful, fulfilling life. 

You have the power to help the MDSC promote more opportunities than ever for all people with Down syndrome and their families. Come celebrate with us, walk, and show solidarity in our belief in the future. 
 

We will carry this theme of empowerment through our three Buddy Walks around the state. 

• Buddy Walk by the Sea - July 26 in Falmouth
• Buddy Walk & Harvest Fair - Sept. 20 in Uxbridge
• Buddy Walk & Family Festival - Oct. 11 in Wakefield

"The World Is Ours" means that people with Down syndrome are taking ownership over all aspects of their lives - education, health care, employment, public policy, housing, and recreation. 

The World Is Ours has special meaning this year as three major pieces of legislation helping our community passed recently -  the National Background Check Bill, Real Lives Bill, and ABLE Act. MDSC has been championing these bills for years, and their passage will make a difference in many aspects of our loved ones' lives. 

By participating in one of Buddy Walks this year, you will help support the kind of work that allows us to say in 2015 that the "World Is Truly Ours!"  

On October 11, thousands of walkers will once again gather around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, where each step around the beautiful 3-mile route will give hope to new families, and provide critical support and resources for educators, policymakers and medical professionals and employers. 

The walks features national music acts, celebrity special guests and festival offerings. 

 October is National Down Syndrome Awareness, so there's no better time to promote acceptance and inclusion for the Down syndrome community.