The DSSGC Columbia Basin Buddy Walk is one of the many buddy walks held around the world. The Buddy Walk® was established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 and has grown to be the world’s largest and most recognizable Down Syndrome awareness program. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to over 225 walks in all 50 states and select international countries. Each year over 315,000 walkers collectively raise nearly $14 million to benefit local programs and services, as well as the national advocacy and public awareness initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down Syndrome.

The DSSGC supports and organizes the annual DSSGC Columbia Basin Buddy Walk. The 1st Annual Columbia Basin Buddy Walk was held on October 12, 2013.  It was originally started as a High School Senior Project, in hopes that it would continue to bless and enrich the communities of Grant County. The Buddy Walk encourages public awareness and involvement with the Down Syndrome community bringing individuals, families, businesses, corporations, teams, and other organizations together to support people with Down Syndrome. The DSSGC supports the NDSS by sharing 7% of all net proceeds from our annual Buddy Walk with them.