El Paso, Texas October 5, 2024– The Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso (DSCEP), in partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC) held its 14th annual Buddy Walk. The event was held at the EPCC Valle Verde Campus Americana Village. The walk raised funds for the DSCEP, the EPCC Buddy Walk Scholarship for students with disabilities and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).

Approximately 700 participated in the one-mile fun walk that circled the beautiful EPCC Valle Verde campus. Activities included entertainment, food trucks and information tables. All individuals with Down syndrome and children in attendance received a Buddy Walk medal.

The DSCEP Buddy Walk is one of 250 walks nationally. October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that occurs once in every 700 births in the United States. NDSS is the national advocate for the acceptance and the inclusion of people with Down syndrome as valued members of the community.

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