Photo 1 – Wil Smile Photo Submitted by Ivy Herron – Wil Taylor of Manchester shares a coke and a smile at the Buddy Walk on September 30. Wil made the one-mile trek to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome.

Jessica and Wil Photo Submitted by Jessica Pinner – Jessica Pinner and Wil Taylor take break from the Buddy Walk festivities to pose for a selfie. They were among 550 walkers in Ann Arbor. Participants are expected in over 250 Buddy Walks planned in 50 states and select international countries.

Trio Walking Photo Submitted Jessica Pinner – Manchester Community Schools staff members, Jessica Pinner and Theresa Herron joined Wil Taylor and Wil’s Team Will at the 2018 Buddy Walk. The trio work within with the community to build an accepting environment where every individual can contribute and reach their fullest potential.

Balloons Photo Submitted by Ivy Herron – October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. More than 550 people gathered to celebrate at the 14th Annual Buddy Walk held at Gallup Park on September 30. The money raised will support enrichment classes, speech and language therapy, music therapy, resource packets to local hospitals for new families, and continued research.