FIFTH THIRD FIELD TO HOST MVDSA BUDDY WALK
13th Annual Event Takes Place on Saturday, September 19th
Dayton, Ohio – Fifth Third Field will host the 13th Annual Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 19th from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon. The Buddy Walk, which raises awareness and promotes inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome, will take place at Fifth Third Field for the third-consecutive year. Registration is open to the public and costs $10 for anyone age 10 or older, with every dollar benefitting the MVDSA.
Fifth Third Field will open its gates for day-of registration starting at 8:30 a.m. on September 19th. Donations will also be accepted at the registration table.
Activities around the ballpark begin at 8:30 a.m. The Entertainment Fun Zone will be open with face painters and a photo booth. Dragons mascots Heater and Gem will roam the concourse and take pictures with those in attendance. The one-mile walk around Fifth Third Field begins at 10 a.m., with the post-walk fun continuing until 11:30 a.m. when raffle prize winners will be announced.
ABOUT THE MVDSA
The Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association is a network of parents, health care providers, volunteers, family members, and community supporters providing help and support to people throughout the Miami Valley with Down Syndrome. Through the generous support of the community, the MVDSA is able to develop programs and services that will help to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down Syndrome. For more information, visit their website at http://www.mvdsa.org/
More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling (937) 228-2287, by email at [email protected], or on the web at daytondragons.com.
