BIG STEPS,
BRIGHT SMILES,

25 years supporting individuals
with Down syndrome!

Thank you for an unforgettable 25th anniversary!

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Thank you for celebrating 25 years of the CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day!

What an incredible celebration! More than 2,800 participants and 150 teams came together at Lincoln Financial Field, raising $516,013 and counting to support the Trisomy 21 Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Over the past 25 years, the CHOP Buddy Walk has raised an amazing $5.5 million! Thank you to our participants, families, donors, sponsors and volunteers for making this milestone celebration so special. We can’t wait to see you next year!

Champions

Gather your friends and family and create your team today! Learn more about how you can join this spirited and meaningful day.

Why We Walk

To support individualized care, education and research that make it possible for individuals with Down syndrome to live their best lives!

Photo Gallery

Explore the 2026 CHOP Buddy Walk photo gallery and relive the smiles, memories and special moments that made this year’s 25th anniversary celebration unforgettable!

Our Fundraising Goal: $350,000.00

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    Our Sponsors

    • 362 Health Services
    • Abby Care
    • Aramark
    • Bonefish Grill
    • Chubb
    • Elite Home Health Care
    • Enterprise Mobility
    • Firstrust Bank
    • Freddy's'
    • Hope Steen Law
    • Jazwares Cares
    • Netbox Labs
    • Presido
    • Seneca
    • Something Different by Eric
    • SureStep
    • Wawa
    • Wawa Foundation
    • Wing Stop
    • The Lacy Family
    • VBT Country Walkers
    • The Wadell Family