Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society holds annual Buddy Walk
The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society hosts an annual Buddy Walk on the Gulf Coast and community members walk in support of the fundraiser. “Young people and…
Buddy Walk
Raising Down Syndrome Awareness at the annual Buddy Walk
One major yearly event in Gulfport raised over $60,000 in donations for Down Syndrome Awareness Month over the weekend. Thousands of guests were out and about at…
2023 Buddy Walk Schedule announced
Get your walking shoes ready, the 2023 Buddy Walk date has been announced. Set aside October 21st and head over to the Gulfport Sportsplex Center at 11 in the morning. The…
22nd annual Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
Whether you have Down Syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, you can always volunteer or create a team through the Gulf Coast…
Buddy Walk continues with drive-thru parade
The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society celebrated its 21st Buddy Walk at the Gulfport Sportsplex this weekend, continuing its COVID-friendly drive-thru parade from last year. With more than a hundred…
Meet Marley Duprey
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Our local Buddy Walk is set for Saturday at the Gulfport Sportsplex. To help spread awareness, we’re sharing the story of children in our area with…
Meet Jalanea Lowe
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month which promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. You can help become an advocate by participating in the local Buddy Walk set for October…
Ocean Springs child to be featured in Times Square video for Down syndrome awareness
Hudson Hartman is headed to the crossroads of the world -- again! The Ocean Springs boy will appear on Broadway on Sept. 18 as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society's Times Square Video presentation. It will be Hudson's…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society held the annual Buddy Walk this weekend
2020 marked the 20th annual Buddy Walk for the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society. However, this year’s walk looked a little different due to COVID-19. Instead of a walk, dozens of cars made their way through a parade at the…
20th annual Buddy Walk takes place Saturday
Also happening Saturday is a 20-year tradition with a wonderful cause to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk tomorrow but with…
Buddy Walk Drive-Thru parade takes place Saturday
A 20 year tradition with a wonderful cause continues this Saturday in Gulfport to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk, but with a different approach. Due…
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…
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…
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…
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.