USC Aiken welcomes upbeat, colorful crowd for 'Buddy Walk'
AIKEN — Bright colors and cheerful racket were part of the afternoon atmosphere Sunday around USC Aiken's inner campus, with students and dozens of visitors on hand for the annual Buddy Walk, described in promotional material as "an avenue to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and to promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in the CSRA." USC Aiken's inner campus hosted the annual Buddy Walk, a celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month and promoting acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in the CSRA. The event was held by Upside of Downs of Aiken, a local organization, organized by the first local Buddy Walk in 2008. The walk, which includes a 10-minute walk around the quad, participants are encouraged to wear signs, costumes, and a megaphone. Marquita Magsby, whose 21-month-old daughter, Zoe, has Down syndrome, said the goal of the event was to support people with Down Syndrome and their involvement in a community that accepts them.
Pubblicato : 8 ore fa di By Bill Bengtson in Health Lifestyle
AIKEN — Bright colors and cheerful racket were part of the afternoon atmosphere Sunday around USC Aiken's inner campus, with students and dozens of visitors on hand for the annual Buddy Walk, describe... [1926 symbols]
Temi: Academia, USC
