The Annual Buddy Walk to support The Arc of Bartholomew County & Columbus Down Syndrome Support Group will take place October 11th, 2025, at the Donner Park Shelter House, from 11 AM - 1 PM!

The event is free and open to the community.

Join us for an afternoon of family fun, food, and a great cause!

Entry to the Buddy Walk is always free, but we always appreciate donations!

Here is what your donation gets you:

  1. A free t-shirt for every $20 donated.

  2. A raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift basket worth $250 for every $100 donated.

  3. Supporting local disability advocacy in your community that makes events like the Buddy Walk possible!

T-shirts can also be pre-ordered for $12 up until September 25, 2025.

IMPORTANT: You must submit your shirt size to be eligible for a Buddy Walk shirt!

Submit your shirt size here: https://forms.gle/V9AydY1ejk2U1mpb9

Buddy Walk Schedule—October 11th, 2025

11:00 AM— Check-In @ Donner Park Shelter House (off Lafayette Ave.)

  • Donation Drop-off

  • T-shirt pick-up

  • Vendor Tables open

  • Activities

12:00 PM— Walk Starts around Donner Park

12:30 PM— Lunch will be served immediately following the Walk.