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 $15,940
Teams
$7,660
Sponsorships
$6,050
Registrations
$2,230

Team Standings

Highest to least · updates automatically

  1. Dynamic Duo Walking for Patrick & Cait

    $1,245 62% of $2,000
  2. Leighty-Bugs Walking for Leighton Bolden

    $795 53% of $1,500
  3. Olivia Walks & Rocks Walking for Olivia Longo

    $770 15% of $5,000
  4. Bustin’ Justin Walking for Justin Frank

    $754 75% of $1,000
  5. Simon Says Walking for Simon Lambka

    $538 54% of $1,000
  6. Bubba’s Bunch Walking for Andrew Ponziano

    $459 46% of $1,000
  7. Rockin and Rolling Joey 🎤🎵🎼🎶 Walking for Joey Soltis

    $406 68% of $600
  8. Team Lee Walking for Lee Goins

    $366 37% of $1,000
  9. Team Shanay Walking for Shannon O’Brien

    $357 36% of $1,000
  10. King Kole and his Army Walking for Kole

    $356 36% of $1,000
  11. Princess Audrey & her Squad Walking for Audrey

    $326 11% of $3,000
  12. Team Moonie Boonie Walking for Autumn Blauw

    $280 11% of $2,500
  13. Team Cole-Man Walking for Cole Thompson

    $203 4% of $5,000
  14. A-Team Walking for Alivia Diaz

    $200 80% of $250
  15. AYDEN’S Crew Walking for Ayden Matamoros

    $153 15% of $1,000
  16. Crete Monee Early Learning Center Walking for Students we’ve taught with Down Syndrome

    $126 13% of $1,000
  17. Uriah’s Unit Walking for Uriah Lusby

    $103 5% of $2,000
  18. E-vengers Walking for Ethan Ruiz

    $101 5% of $2,000
  19. G Money Walking for Grace Sullivan

    $71 7% of $1,009
  20. Team AJ Walking for Jessica Witherspoon

    $50 5% of $1,000
  21. Charlie’s Champs Walking for Charlie Gilbert

    $0 0% of $1,000
  22. Evan’s Entourage Walking for Kelly Morton Leah Rex

    $0 0% of $1,000
  23. Go Christian Go Walking for Christian Batista

    $0 0% of $500
  24. Molly’s Besties Walking for Molly Devine

    $0 0% of $1,000
  25. Ryder’s Happy Helpers Walking for Ryder Wines

    $0 0% of $500
  26. Team Joel Walking for Joel Sodo

    $0 0% of $400
  27. Team Kyle Walking for Kyle Kujawa

    $0 0% of $500
View as a table
# Team Raised Goal % of goal Donations
1 Dynamic Duo $1,245 $2,000 62% 12
2 Leighty-Bugs $795 $1,500 53% 17
3 Olivia Walks & Rocks $770 $5,000 15% 6
4 Bustin’ Justin $754 $1,000 75% 6
5 Simon Says $538 $1,000 54% 9
6 Bubba’s Bunch $459 $1,000 46% 6
7 Rockin and Rolling Joey 🎤🎵🎼🎶 $406 $600 68% 7
8 Team Lee $366 $1,000 37% 7
9 Team Shanay $357 $1,000 36% 4
10 King Kole and his Army $356 $1,000 36% 3
11 Princess Audrey & her Squad $326 $3,000 11% 6
12 Team Moonie Boonie $280 $2,500 11% 4
13 Team Cole-Man $203 $5,000 4% 3
14 A-Team $200 $250 80% 2
15 AYDEN’S Crew $153 $1,000 15% 3
16 Crete Monee Early Learning Center $126 $1,000 13% 3
17 Uriah’s Unit $103 $2,000 5% 2
18 E-vengers $101 $2,000 5% 2
19 G Money $71 $1,009 7% 2
20 Team AJ $50 $1,000 5% 1
21 Charlie’s Champs $0 $1,000 0% 0
22 Evan’s Entourage $0 $1,000 0% 0
23 Go Christian Go $0 $500 0% 0
24 Molly’s Besties $0 $1,000 0% 0
25 Ryder’s Happy Helpers $0 $500 0% 0
26 Team Joel $0 $400 0% 0
27 Team Kyle $0 $500 0% 0

Updated Sep 7, 2026 at 7:21 am

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