JOIN OUR UPCOMING BUDDY WALK!
Alexander's Angels
WHERE INDIVIDUALITY IS CELEBRATED
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JOIN ALEXANDER’S ANGELS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
TANNER PARK
400 Baylawn Ave, Copiague, NY 11726
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – 12 p.m. (noon) all teams walk together.
Our one-mile walk where all teams walk together is only one component of a fun, inspirational, and educational event that celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome.
Established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995,to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness month in October, the Buddy Walk(R) has grown to at least one in every state and several abroad.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
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DJ sponsored by East Neck Insurance
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Color Guard provided by Civil Air Patrol Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Squadron 288
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National Anthem by self-advocate John Kilduff
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Star Wars characters by 501st Legion's Empire City Garrison
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ACDS Zumba performers
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Song by Maneet Bedi
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Dances by Jillian Dolan’s sister Juliete and daughters Audrielle and Emmalina Watson, dedicated to Jillian (Jillian Miracle Girl team) and all individuals with Down syndrome.
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Halloween-themed crafts by Team Carlani
S P O N S O R S
SILVER SPONSORS
On behalf of Team Allie for Allie Belletti
ALEXANDER'S ANGELS - THE TEAM
On behalf of Alex Gomez-Nieto
And the Castro Family
On behalf of Mikey Castro
BRONZE SPONSORS
On behalf of Shane Shining Stars
Nonna & Nonno
(Giovanna and Antonio Tomassi)
On behalf of Francesca Sottile - Francesca's Dreams
Grandma and Poppa
(Mr & Mrs Sottile)
On behalf of Francesca Sottile - Francesca's Dreams
SUPPORTER SPONSORS
Grandma Paula
(Paula Dolski)
On behalf of Mikey Castro
Lisa Fennes
On behalf of Team Carlani
FRIEND SPONSORS
Antoinette Tomassi for Francesca's Dreams
Susan Schiavonne for Brittany's Baskets of Hope
Christopher Bradley for Shane Shining Stars
Gail Kovack for Team Family Jules
Gail Gallo for Team Family Jules
Teresa Tiberia for Francesca's Dreams
Rinku Prithiania for Team Maneet
Rebecca Schwartz for Francesca's Dreams
Glenda Haberman for Team Carlani
Erickson Family for Kyle's Awesome Team
Joaquin Vera for Francesca's Dreams
McAuliffe Family for Kellie's Koalas
Marisa Regan for Francesca's Dreams
Jaclyn Bauer for Francesca's Dreams
Valerie Lynn for Shane's Shining Stars
Dolan Family for Jillian Miracle Girl
0UR PAST 19 BUDDY WALKS!
