Frequently asked questions
Where is the Born to Rock Buddy Walk going to be held?
The Born to Rock Buddy Walk will be held at Greer City Park, located at 301 E Poinsette St., Greer, SC 29651.
When will the Born to Rock Buddy Walk take place?
The Born to Rock Buddy Walk will be hosted October 12, 2024 from 10AM to roughly 2PM.
Will there be activities?
The Born to Rock Buddy Walk will include fair style rides, inflatables, young children’s activities, yard games, our walk, a merch tent, silent action/raffle tent, and of course community mingling.
Will food be provided?
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from several food venders on site. Our young adults will also be hosting a concessions stand where items can be purchased.
What should we expect if this is our first walk?
Lots of FUN! We will have music and activities. You’ll get to meet many other families within our Down Syndrome community. We recommend bringing along a stroller or wagon if you have young children. If you have food allergies or food sensitivities we recommen bringing along snacks for your family as many food vendors many not have options available to meet your specific needs. Many families chose to bring along tent structures and pop-up chairs for their teams to gather under. If you do so, please be reminded that the park does not allow any stakes. All tents must be secured with sand bags! We encourage you to dress in fun colors, costumes, and team spirit apparel. You may also want to bring along a light jacket. Wear comfy shoes and have fun mingling!
When will we receive our walk t-shirts (individual with Down Syndrome FREE shirt & any orders)?
All Born to Rock Buddy Walk t-shirts will be ready for pick up at our SPIRIT Night which takes place October 8th, 2024 from 5PM to 8PM at Texas Roadhouse located at 3140 Wade Hampton BLVD., Taylors, SC 29687. They will be given to your team captain for distribution to their team members.
Do we have to create a Buddy Walk team to attend?
No! Creating a team is not mandatory to attend the Born to Rock Buddy Walk. It is encouraged as prizes are awarded for largest buddy walk team, largest fundraiser etc as well as the perks of your child with Down Syndrome receiving a FREE walk t-shirt and award for participating.
What are the deadlines to register for the event and t-shirts?
To have your child’s name on the t-shirt you need to register by September 10, 2024.
To order any additional t-shirts you need to make your purchase prior to September 15, 2024. All individuals with Down Syndrome will receive a FREE walk t-shirt on the day of the event even if those deadlines are missed however, their names will not be on the t-shirt.
The deadline to register for a team for the Born to Rock Buddy Walk is October 4, 2024. Any individual with Down Syndrome who was not registered for a team prior to October 4, 2024 will recieve a FREE t-shirt the day of the event while supplies last!
How do I fundraise? Are there any tools to help me?
You can find marketing graphics under the Born to Rock Buddy Walk tab here! There are several customizable canva template links provided for making your team marketing a breeze! There is no limit to how much or how little you raise! Every bit counts and helps us get one step closer to our total event goal! Many families find that tapping into their friends and family network is the best way to raise funds! Others take it one step further and host get-togethers of their own to raise funds prior to the Buddy Walk!