October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month – let’s do something great! Melissa and Matt wanted to get together and do something special - raise awareness and educate people on inclusion this month, and maybe even earn some money for a great cause!

We’re going to be running in October to help raise some money. What we are asking for is our friends and family to either sponsor us per mile or a straight donation to the buddy cruise.

Melissa is running in honor of her awesome sister Ashley and Matt is running for his favorite cousin Kevin. The most important thing they want to achieve this month is to help the cause and spread the message of inclusion. Both runners are United States Navy Veterans.

Last year they raised over $3,000 for Buddy Cruise! The money they raised went to:

350 stuffed backpacks for special needs students

School supplies to many exceptional student education & ese teachers

Gifts and items for teachers to use as incentives with their students - Buddy Bucks

Shoes / clothing to students prior to school starting

Charity board members to attend several conferences in person to share Buddy’s mission

Buddy Cruise attended Special Olympics events with prizes and handouts

We increased awareness with our retail partners to enhanced sponsorships

We are so excited for this month-long adventure and hope you are too!

Much love,

Matt, Melissa, and Buddy Cruise

Buddy Run with Matt & Melissa

October = Down syndrome awareness month. Lets raise awareness!!