#buddy walk

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We attended our local Buddy Walk yesterday (benefits folks with Down Syndrome, helps them with hospital stays, education etc) and they raised $60,000, which is wonderful! And then I read that Kanye West just purchased a massive home in Malibu for $60,000,000. When we say eat the rich this what we mean.

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-  Jensen and his family at Buddy Walk - Team Levi. 2013.

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This adorable thank you picture arrived in the mail today for donating to Team Levi Buddy Walk.

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Local boy bringing national spotlight to Down Syndrome

Local boy bringing national spotlight to Down Syndrome

We first introduced you to Mika and Hudson Hartman back in August, the mother and son who have overcome many obstacles to get where they are now.

It was the trip and experience of a lifetime in the Big Apple for one Ocean Springs family. Mika Hartman said, “Overwhelmingly beautiful, just the most fun that you could have in a cram packed weekend.”

Mika and her son, Hudson, have returned from New…

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Local teen to be featured on big screen in Times Square

Local teen to be featured on big screen in Times Square

Last week, we told you about Hudson Hartman, the local baby who will be the grand marshal at the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Buddy Walk in New York City.

Today, we meet up with another local kid who will also be featured during this event.

It’s an honor most will never experience, having their picture up on the big screen in Times Square, but for one Ocean Springs teenager this dream…

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Mika and Hudson’s Journey

Mika and Hudson’s Journey

Now for part two of a story we brought you on Friday about an Ocean Springs mother fighting for her life during pregnancy.

In part one we told you about the insertion of a pacemaker into Mika Hartman’s neck caused by heart failure, the pacemaker allowed Hartman to carry her son Hudson to full term.

That was just half the battle as Hudson began to experience a multitude of problems.

“Those first…

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2017 Buddy Walk News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Riley and Patrick Mcilwain about the Buddy Walk at the Gulfport Sportsplex on October 21st registration starts at 3 pm the event ends at 5 pm.

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Columbus Buddy Walk 2016

Columbus Buddy Walk 2016

It was a beautiful day in Columbus, Georgia yesterday for more than one reason.  The weather was great and the Chattahoochee Valley Down Syndrome Association held its annual Buddy Walk.  It was amazing to see the families and supporters gathered together to celebrate these special kids.  It was even more beautiful to see the smiles on the faces of kids who love life in spite of the challenges…

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