Category Archives: News
17th Annual Buddy Walk!
Saturday, September 1, 2018 
Brian Eiker 
09/17/18 Hello everyone! We were hoping to make an announcement about our “new” event in March when the Buddy Walk was officially cancelled. However, we have not finalized a contract yet, so we didn’t want to be premature. As soon
Amazon Prime Day July 17th!!
Amazon Prime Day – starting at 3:00pm on July 16th thru July 17th! Click to donate to FRIENDS.
News Buddy Walk Fundraising Page is Up!!!
Click on the link to go to the CROWDRISE fundraising page for the 17th Annual Buddy Walk!!!! https://www.crowdrise.com/FRIENDS17thAnnualBuddyWalk
Annual FRIENDS Picnic ***CANCELLED***
June 10, 2018 – FRIENDS picnic at Catoctin Creek Nature Center has been cancelled due to forecast of rain and will be rescheduled. More information to follow. See EVENTS page for more information.
News Down Syndrome Awareness with Frederick KEYS Baseball
May 12th, 2018 6:00PM Potomac Nationals vs. Frederick Keys SEE EVENTS PAGE
News World Down Syndrome Day Poster Campaign
Join us for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st by doing an act of kindness. Here are some of our amazing kids in our poster campaign. These posters will be displayed at local primary, elementary, middle and high schools.
News SECAC Resource Fair 2018
Join us for a fun-filled day and connect with many local organizations that provide services to persons with special needs. March 17, 2018 10AM-2PM | SATURDAY ROCK CREEK SCHOOL 191 WAVERLEY DRIVE FREDERICK, MD For more information call 240.236.8744 or
News Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific. Note: The program will put emphasis on advocacy skills.
News Annual Valentine’s Day Dance
Come out and join us on February 10th for family, friends and fun. See Events Page. Click here for evite.
News New Gerber baby with Down Syndrome
The 2018 Gerber baby is Lucas Warren, a 1-year-old from Dalton, Georgia who is the first child with Down syndrome to be named a Gerber baby since the contest’s start in 2010. “He’s very outgoing and never meets a stranger,”
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