Walkers heading out under the Buddy Walk Family Fun Day balloon arch

Buddy Walk Family Fun Day Leaderboard

Our biggest family fundraising event of the year, benefiting the programs and activities of the Down Syndrome Association Northwest Indiana.

Raised so far $49,641
Teams
$39,302
Sponsorships
$6,675

Team Standings

Highest to least · updates automatically

  1. Olivia Walks & Rocks Walking for Olivia Longo

    $7,095 142% of $5,000
  2. Dynamic Duo Walking for Patrick & Cait

    $2,920 146% of $2,000
  3. Team Cole-Man Walking for Cole Thompson

    $2,270 45% of $5,000
  4. Simon Says Walking for Simon Lambka

    $2,100 105% of $2,000
  5. Bubba’s Bunch Walking for Andrew Ponziano

    $1,580 158% of $1,000
  6. Keke’s Sassy Squad Walking for Quiara “Keke” Burnett

    $1,580 158% of $1,000
  7. Andrew’s Crew: Extra Chromosome. Extra Love. Extra Awesome. Walking for Andrew Keene

    $1,300 130% of $1,000
  8. Uriah’s Unit Walking for Uriah Lusby

    $1,290 65% of $2,000
  9. Team Sunshine Walking for Robin Tucker

    $1,200 120% of $1,000
  10. Leighty-Bugs Walking for Leighton Bolden

    $1,175 78% of $1,500
  11. Bustin’ Justin Walking for Justin Frank

    $1,100 110% of $1,000
  12. Team Shanay Walking for Shannon O’Brien

    $860 86% of $1,000
  13. AYDEN’S Crew Walking for Ayden Matamoros

    $830 83% of $1,000
  14. Rockin and Rolling Joey 🎤🎵🎼🎶 Walking for Joey Soltis

    $785 131% of $600
  15. Evan’s Entourage Walking for Kelly Morton Leah Rex

    $750 75% of $1,000
  16. Team AJ Walking for AJ Witherspoon

    $681 68% of $1,000
  17. Molly’s Besties Walking for Molly Devine

    $660 66% of $1,000
  18. Team Brooke Walking for Brooke Falk

    $651 26% of $2,500
  19. Team Lee Walking for Lee Goins

    $640 64% of $1,000
  20. King Kole and his Army Walking for Kole

    $625 63% of $1,000
  21. Crete Monee Early Learning Center Walking for Students we’ve taught with Down Syndrome

    $610 61% of $1,000
  22. Princess Audrey & her Squad Walking for Audrey

    $561 56% of $1,000
  23. Team Moonie Boonie Walking for Autumn Blauw

    $559 22% of $2,500
  24. Jake’s Dragons Walking for Jake Kelley

    $550 55% of $1,000
  25. E-vengers Walking for Ethan Ruiz

    $545 27% of $2,000
  26. Jesus & The Extra Chromies Walking for Jesus Meraz

    $500 50% of $1,000
  27. Charlie’s Champs Walking for Charlie Gilbert

    $475 48% of $1,000
  28. Veronica Victorious Buddies Walking for Veronica Aguilar

    $455 9% of $5,000
  29. Zach Attack Walking for Zach Millard

    $450 90% of $500
  30. G Money Walking for Grace Sullivan

    $430 43% of $1,009
  31. The Real Deal Walking for Everyone

    $425 43% of $1,000
  32. Cody’s Crusaders Walking for Cody Scheeringa

    $425 43% of $1,000
  33. Team Ehsan Walking for Ehsan Raja

    $355 71% of $500
  34. Adelynn’s Allies Walking for Adelynn Dekker

    $350 35% of $1,000
  35. Team Kyle Walking for Kyle Kujawa

    $350 70% of $500
  36. Adventures with Andrew Walking for Andrew Fernbach

    $335 42% of $800
  37. A-Team Walking for Alivia Diaz

    $300 120% of $250
  38. Lake Central Girls Cross Country Walking for family and friends with Down Syndrome

    $250 13% of $2,000
  39. Mandy Walking for Mandy

    $230 23% of $1,000
  40. Team Sonic Sam Walking for Samuel Giovanni Cangiano

    $215 22% of $1,000
  41. Go Christian Go Walking for Christian Batista

    $210 42% of $500
  42. Runnin’ for Riki Walking for Riki Nikoloski

    $200 20% of $1,000
  43. KP’S. STROLLERS Walking for Kristina Plucinski

    $75 15% of $500
  44. Team Nataly Walking for Nataly

    $65 7% of $1,000
  45. Suncrest Christian Church Walking for Our friends at the DSA!

    $60 6% of $1,000
  46. Ryder’s Happy Helpers Walking for Ryder Wines

    $50 10% of $500
  47. Ivy Rehab for Kids Walking for Ivy Rehab for Kids

    $50 5% of $1,000
  48. Team Olivia F Walking for Olivia Ferrantella

    $50 10% of $500
  49. Team Olivia Pearl Walking for Olivia Abbasy

    $50 5% of $1,000
  50. “Blu” Scooters Walking for Joshua Ortiz

    $30 6% of $500
  51. Team Joel Walking for Joel Sodo

    $0 0% of $400
View as a table
# Team Raised Goal % of goal Donations
1 Olivia Walks & Rocks $7,095 $5,000 142% 35
2 Dynamic Duo $2,920 $2,000 146% 23
3 Team Cole-Man $2,270 $5,000 45% 26
4 Simon Says $2,100 $2,000 105% 22
5 Bubba’s Bunch $1,580 $1,000 158% 18
6 Keke’s Sassy Squad $1,580 $1,000 158% 14
7 Andrew’s Crew: Extra Chromosome. Extra Love. Extra Awesome. $1,300 $1,000 130% 12
8 Uriah’s Unit $1,290 $2,000 65% 9
9 Team Sunshine $1,200 $1,000 120% 11
10 Leighty-Bugs $1,175 $1,500 78% 23
11 Bustin’ Justin $1,100 $1,000 110% 14
12 Team Shanay $860 $1,000 86% 9
13 AYDEN’S Crew $830 $1,000 83% 12
14 Rockin and Rolling Joey 🎤🎵🎼🎶 $785 $600 131% 17
15 Evan’s Entourage $750 $1,000 75% 9
16 Team AJ $681 $1,000 68% 3
17 Molly’s Besties $660 $1,000 66% 5
18 Team Brooke $651 $2,500 26% 4
19 Team Lee $640 $1,000 64% 8
20 King Kole and his Army $625 $1,000 63% 4
21 Crete Monee Early Learning Center $610 $1,000 61% 9
22 Princess Audrey & her Squad $561 $1,000 56% 9
23 Team Moonie Boonie $559 $2,500 22% 8
24 Jake’s Dragons $550 $1,000 55% 7
25 E-vengers $545 $2,000 27% 9
26 Jesus & The Extra Chromies $500 $1,000 50% 2
27 Charlie’s Champs $475 $1,000 48% 8
28 Veronica Victorious Buddies $455 $5,000 9% 4
29 Zach Attack $450 $500 90% 2
30 G Money $430 $1,009 43% 6
31 The Real Deal $425 $1,000 43% 5
32 Cody’s Crusaders $425 $1,000 43% 3
33 Team Ehsan $355 $500 71% 4
34 Adelynn’s Allies $350 $1,000 35% 5
35 Team Kyle $350 $500 70% 3
36 Adventures with Andrew $335 $800 42% 5
37 A-Team $300 $250 120% 4
38 Lake Central Girls Cross Country $250 $2,000 13% 5
39 Mandy $230 $1,000 23% 2
40 Team Sonic Sam $215 $1,000 22% 2
41 Go Christian Go $210 $500 42% 2
42 Runnin’ for Riki $200 $1,000 20% 1
43 KP’S. STROLLERS $75 $500 15% 1
44 Team Nataly $65 $1,000 7% 0
45 Suncrest Christian Church $60 $1,000 6% 0
46 Ryder’s Happy Helpers $50 $500 10% 2
47 Ivy Rehab for Kids $50 $1,000 5% 0
48 Team Olivia F $50 $500 10% 0
49 Team Olivia Pearl $50 $1,000 5% 0
50 “Blu” Scooters $30 $500 6% 0
51 Team Joel $0 $400 0% 0

Updated Oct 3, 2026 at 5:13 pm

Grand Marshal drawing

Raise $1,000 or more and your team is entered in the drawing to lead the 2027 Buddy Walk Family Fun Day. Each additional $1,000 earns another entry, and entries show up on your team page as the money comes in.

See the Grand Marshals

Sunday,
October 18, 2026

Lake County Fairgrounds

Individual registration $15 ·
Family registration $50 (up to 5)

8:00 am Family Fun Day begins
10:30 am Buddy Dash
11:00 am Buddy Walk
12:00 pm Bears @ Falcons
2:30 pm Raffles & Clean Up

Our Mission

Raise awareness, provide support, advocate for inclusion, and remain a steadfast resource for the Down syndrome community.

Leighton and her mom wearing matching Leighty Bugs team shirts at the Buddy Walk