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More Love!
11TH ANNUAL
BUDDY
WALK
WALK • CELEBRATE • INCLUDE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2026
Every buddy
belongs!
10 AM - 2 PM
MILLER PARK FONTANA, CA A day of community, inclusion & celebration!
FOOD
MUSIC
RESOURCES
FAMILY FUN
Celebrating Our Community
& MORE!
11TH | WELCOME 11THANNUAL ANNUAL | IVDSA
Welcome to theWalk family! Welcome, Buddy
2026 Buddy Walk! WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
A day to celebrate. A community to support. Welcome, Buddy Walk families and friends! We are so excited to celebrate with you at IVDSA's 11th annual Buddy Walk. You may have noticed a few changes this year, and we are grateful to have you here as we come together for a day filled with inclusion, connection, and joy. Buddy Walk is also our biggest fundraising event of the year. Your support and generosity make it possible for IVDSA to provide programs and services for our local Down syndrome community. Every registration, donation, and act of support helps us continue that work throughout the year. Thank you for being part of this celebration and for helping our community thrive. We are so appreciative of each and every one of you!
Have a question? We are here to help! Look for our leadership team in gold shirts, or ask any of our volunteers for help or for info. We are happy to help you make the most of your day!
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INTRODUCING OUR OUR 2026 GRAND MARSHAL INTRODUCING
2026 Marshal GraceGrand Corona
Grace Corona WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Meet Grace! Grace is a fun-loving teenager who enjoys spending time with her friends & making the most of every day. She stays busy with swimming lessons, horseback riding, & dance classes, all of which bring her joy. One of her favorite parts of the week is her special outings with Grandma & Grandpa, where they share laughs, memories, & trips to McDonald’s & Starbucks together.
Let's give Grace a big Buddy Walk cheer!
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LET'S CELEBRATE! LET'S CELEBRATE!
Your dayofof fun Your day fun Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM - 2 PM WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • AM INCLUDE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 10 - 2 PM
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
10:00 AM
Welcome & announcements
11:15-11:30 AM
Pre-Walk Dance Party Kick off the fun with DJ Willpower!
11:30 AM
Buddy Walk kickoff Let's walk together!
12:30-12:45 PM
Prison City Roller Derby Join in as the team leads the group!
12:45-1:00 PM
Line dancing With Aubrey Nova
1:00 PM
Silent auction & raffles close Get your bids and raffle entries in!
1:15-1:45 PM
Bubble Spectacular! With Amber of Sunshine & Bubbles Co.
1:45 PM
2027 Grand Marshal announcement
After announcements
Closing Dance Party With DJ Willpower - celebrate until 2:00 PM!
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Meet Unique California MeetTrain Train Unique California WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Fitness that builds confidence and belonging. Train Unique California provides one-on-one adaptive fitness and mentoring for children, teens, and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. We tailor training to each athlete's current abilities, fitness level, and goals, helping them progress at their own pace.
One athlete. One coach. Our coaches take time to build trust while helping athletes develop strength, balance, coordination, and confidence.
More than a workout. We want athletes to enjoy showing up, feel supported, and know they belong. The relationships we build are just as important as the exercises we do.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY Bronze Sponsor | Refreshment Sponsor | Entertainment Sponsor
Locations & training: trainuniqueca.com
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OUR MAKES IT POSSIBLE OURCOMMUNITY COMMUNITY MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Thank sponsors! Thank you, you, sponsors! WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
BRONZE SPONSOR
Train Unique California Thank you for investing in inclusion and our IVDSA community.
BOUTIQUE SPONSOR
Manuel's Tires Wheels Auto Care 101 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 578-1648
REFRESHMENT SPONSORS Richard Kunihira, DDS
Train Unique California
585 N. Mountain Ave. Suite C Upland, CA 91786 (909) 985-5117
Adaptive fitness & coaching
Mortgage Manfro Home purchase & refinance Tim Manfro (909) 837-8777
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Train Unique California Thank you for helping make today a celebration!
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SO TO DISCOVER! SO MUCH MUCH TO DISCOVER!
Explore Play Explore && Play WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
FUN ZONE Fun Zone support from Play Street Museum Ontario Helping bring the fun to life! Inflatable carnival-style games
Music exploration table
Ball pit
Sensory play
Bubble play
Coloring station
910 N Haven Ave #150 Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 972-0905
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Fun to be had throughout the day Cornhole | Connect 4 | Jenga | Bowling | Ladder ball
Photo booth | Face painting
TOUCH-A-TRUCK Fontana Police Department
County Fire - Station 71, Fontana
Children must have an adult present at both police and fire vehicles. Explore the fire truck; meet firefighters and pick up stickers & hats! Police and fire crews are on duty and may leave early to respond to calls.
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FOOD & SWEET TREATS FOODTRUCKS TRUCKS & SWEET TREATS
Come hungry! Come hungry! WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Fond Tradition BBQ
LA Hot Dogs & Munchies
Barbecue favorites
Hot dogs & munchies
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Cacti Mexican Antojitos
Fizz & Crumbs Co.
Agua fresca & esquite
Dirty sodas & cookies
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COFFEE DONOR
Alika's Grindz Hawaiian food
Special Needz Coffee Free drinks provided with thanks!
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GOOD FOOD. GREAT CAUSE. Food vendors give 20% to IVDSA. Free drinks provided by Special Needz Coffee.
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VISIT RESOURCE FAIRFAIR VISITOUR OUR RESOURCE
Connect &Discover Discover Connect & WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Be sure to visit our incredible resource vendors! Stop by their tables, meet the people behind the organizations, ask questions, and discover resources and connections for your family.
360 Behavioral Health
Limitless Sports Foundation
ABC Interventions Inc.
Mentoring Valuable People
Beautifully Built By Shay
Mountain Mover Candle Co.
Care At Home, LLC
OPARC
Children's Choice Dental Care
Partners for Pediatric Vision
Creative Home Programs
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Economou Law Group
TASK
Family Resource Network
Train Unique California
Inland Empire 66ers
United States Adaptive Recreation Center
Inland Respite Inc.
Thank you for connecting with our community!
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MEET EMCEES MEETYOUR YOUR EMCEES
The Brothers The Valentine Valentine Brothers WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Zach & Pat Valentine Zach and Pat Valentine, known as the Valentine Brothers strive to educate and entertain with their positive, comedic, and wholesome videos. Food is their love language, one of many ways they pay homage to their Latin culture. When they are not busy creating and sharing their shenanigans on social media, you can find them enjoying favorite foods like pizza and tacos. This brother duo has collectively amassed over 10M+ followers on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat, and Facebook. They advocate for the Down syndrome community and those with disabilities with a message of kindness, hope, and love.
Goldie by Golden Glow A little heart with a big purpose. Goldie is a companion created to offer comfort, connection, and hope. The 21 rays around Goldie's face honor people with Down syndrome and represent Trisomy 21. Purchasing Goldie helps support employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
15% OFF with code EXTRALOVE15 Expires October 31, 2026
goldiebygoldenglow.com
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BRINGING THE BEATS & THE JOY JOY BRINGING THE BEATS & THE
DJ DJ Willpower Willpower WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Meet DJ Willpower! A familiar face at Down Syndrome Association of Orange County celebrations, DJ Willpower brings high-energy music and a love of performing to the dance floor. DJ Willpower, who has Down syndrome, performs alongside his father. His microphone presence and enthusiasm have brought joy to families at events including the DSAOC Red Carpet Ball and Buddy Walk. We are excited to have him help our community celebrate!
Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate! DANCE PARTIES WITH DJ WILLPOWER 11:15-11:30 AM | Pre-Walk Dance Party After the 1:45 PM announcements | Closing Dance Party
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DANCE, & CELEBRATE DANCE,SMILE SMILE & CELEBRATE
Meet Makers Meet the the Fun Fun Makers WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Prison City Roller Derby GET MOVING TOGETHER | 12:30-12:45 PM Founded in September 2007 and run by its skaters, Prison City Roller Derby is a women's flat-track league from Chino Hills. Their bouts are real competitions of endurance, strength, and strategy on eight wheels. Join in as the team leads our group and gets everyone moving! @prisoncityrollerderby
Aubrey Nova LINE DANCING | 12:45-1:00 PM Born and raised in the IE, Aubrey Nova is a local dance instructor spreading the love of country dance throughout the region! She's been featured at Whispering Lakes Golf Course, Rescue Brewery, Hyatt Ontario, RAW Farm, Catalina Island Ranch, and more. She's a mom, an advocate, and a lover of all things country. Grab your boots, your friends, and meet her on the dance floor!
Bubble Spectacular! AMBER | SUNSHINE & BUBBLES CO.
1:15-1:45 PM Join Amber, our Bubble Lady, for a show full of bubble fun. Bring your curiosity and get ready for a little bubbly joy! sunshinebubbles.com
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GREAT MEANINGFUL IMPACT. GREATFINDS. FINDS. MEANINGFUL IMPACT.
Shop, Shop, Bid Bid & & Give Give Back Back WALK • CELEBRATE • SUPPORT • INCLUDE
Our silent auction, raffle, and boutique are great ways to support IVDSA while finding something you love!
SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE CLOSE AT 1:00 PM Be sure to get your bids and raffle entries in before closing!
Silent Auction Haven't checked out our silent auction yet? It's online! Register, browse the items, and place your bids right from your phone.
TAP TO REGISTER & BID
Raffle Stop by the raffle area, check out the prizes, and get your entries in before 1:00 PM. Every entry is another way to support our community!
IVDSA Boutique Our boutique is full of incredible merchandise! Stop by, pick out a favorite, and take a little Buddy Walk joy home with you.
All proceeds support IVDSA activities.
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