Atlanta Buddy Walk Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, 10-2 pm KSU-Marietta Campus

The Atlanta Buddy Walk is one of the most meaningful days of the year for the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta. It’s more than just a walk—it’s a celebration of our families, our stories, and the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who inspire us every day. It’s a chance for our community to come together, lift each other, and be seen, heard, and celebrated. We are keeping last year’s theme, Redefine Possible, because at DSAA, we witness every day how our community challenges expectations and shows the world what’s truly possible when people are valued, supported, and loved

Supporting Atlanta Buddy Walk:

When you support the Buddy Walk®, you’re helping the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta make a real difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The money raised doesn’t just stay on the sidelines—it goes straight into programs that build confidence, community, and opportunity. It helps send teens and young adults to Camp Brightside, funds creative classes like our Musical Theatre Summer Camps, and supports important partnerships with GiGi’s Playhouse and Jack’s Basket. It fuels parent education programs, fun social gatherings (including our yearly Holiday Party for over 700 people, completely FREE for our families), and critical outreach to doctors and hospitals. We also host a Holiday Giveaway for families struggling during the season, and our Keep the Lights On program provides emergency financial support for those facing tough times. Because of the Buddy Walk, DSAA can walk alongside families from day one, advocate for better futures, and celebrate every step of the journey. You’re not just donating—you’re helping Redefine what’s Possible!

Registration Page & Full Details

KSU Map/Directions/Address Our Atlanta Buddy Walk 2026 will take place on the KSU-Marietta Campus field, located at 770 Koger Drive, Marietta, GA 30060. If the address doesn't appear on your GPS, use the KSU-Marietta campus address: 1100 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060.* Click the KSU Map for directions on how to get to the field

Parking/Drop off We have reserved the West multi-level parking deck on 810 Polytechnic Lane, Marietta, GA 30060; parking is $2. If you're dropping off family members, you're welcome to drive up to the field entrance, drop them off, and then park your car at the West deck. For those who may find walking challenging, we'll have 4 golf carts available to shuttle you from the parking lot to the field.

Handicapped Parking: Unfortunately, due to the high number of handicap parking permits in our community, we are no longer able to offer designated handicap parking at the Buddy Walk. However, we do offer a convenient drop-off area at the entrance. After parking in the parking deck, you can catch a golf cart shuttle that will take you directly to the event. *Please let us know if your team member is in a wheelchair, and we’ll make arrangements for them.

Atlanta Buddy Walk 2026 Event Map

Event Program

Medals: We’ve ordered plenty of medals with our ABW 2026 logo so every team can celebrate! Our amazing kids with Down syndrome will receive theirs first, followed by their wonderful siblings.

Thank you to our Atlanta Buddy Walk 2025 Sponsors!

Frequently Asked Questions