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CHOP Buddy Walk® was another record-breaking success!
CHOP Buddy Walk® and Family Fun Day raised an amazing $416,726 (and counting!) to support patients with Down syndrome and the Trisomy 21 Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. It’s the second consecutive year this event has broken a fundraising record – and we couldn’t be prouder!
This year, more than 150 teams and 2,000 individual donors supported CHOP Buddy Walk. More than 3,000 individuals joined us in person on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field, while countless others supported us in spirit. Since CHOP Buddy Walk began 24 years ago, we have raised more than $5 million to create brighter futures for all individuals with Down syndrome and ensure a legacy of care for years to come. Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to all our loved ones with Down syndrome.
Why Participate?
To support individualized care, education and research that make it possible for individuals with Down syndrome to experience the joys of childhood and flourish in adulthood.
Our Champions
Our inspiring patients are the reason the CHOP Buddy Walk® was created and why we continue to strive to create breakthroughs for every child in our care.
Buddy Walk Origins
A look back at the origins of the CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day, the families who rallied to make it an annual fundraising event 24 years ago and the first patients of CHOP’s Trisomy 21 Program.
Photo Gallery
We had a blast at CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day. Check out our smiles, look for your friends, and plan to join the fun next year!
Our Fundraising Goal: $300,000.00
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