The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas celebrates 30 years of providing community service and prepares for their largest fundraising event.
The 24th Annual Walk & Stroll hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas and presented by Kym’s Angels Foundation will take place Saturday, October 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at River City Community Church, located at 16765 Lookout Road in Selma.Beginning at 10 a.m., guests can enjoy a variety of activities like music, face painting, inflatables, food trucks and more.
“We hope for many to join us as we recognize the Down Syndrome community and bring our mission to life as a leader of inclusion, hope, respect, empowerment, and joy,” said Brian Lopez, Executive Director. The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas serves more than 1,300 children and adults with Down Syndrome providing them with programming, support, education and community outreach., individuals with disability and children 2 and under are free but must be registered.
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