Our Events
Buddy Walk
As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month each October, Buddy Walk is a celebration for families who have a child with Down syndrome. Individuals and teams register and raise funds online throughout October. Then, at the end of the month we host a festive celebration for families, sponsors, and friends at Saluda Shoals Park Athletic Fields!
Buddy Walk 2023 will be on Sunday, October 29th!
Interested in serving on the event planning committee? contact Jacki Garbinsky.
Hopes & Dreams Conference
Our Hopes and Dreams Conference offers professionals, family members and self-advocates an opportunity to learn more about resources and support available to the special needs community. Families can connect with professionals, and this increased communication sets the stage for children and individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Hopes and Dreams will be held Wednesday, May 3rd at R2i2 Conference Center!
LOOK! is an annual photography exhibit showcasing the beauty and unique abilities of the children of families we serve.
Local photographers donate photo sessions to capture compelling images of these children in their favorite settings.
The LOOK! Exhibit speaks to our goals of inclusion, equity, and community. We hope viewers take a moment to reflect, and to see the joy and everyday moments experienced by children and youth who also happen to have a disability.
We are currently looking for additional venues interested in hosting pieces of our existing LOOK! Exhibit! Contact us for more details!
We are seeking photographers from around the state for LOOK! 2023 sessions which will be scheduled January – April.