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Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Riverside Park on Saturday, November 16th

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Friendship Walk (with 1K and 5K options) brings together all of the middle school, high school and college chapters of Best Buddies across NYC to walk together for social inclusion. Following the Walk, there will be a Halloween costume contest for dogs and a family-friendly carnival

· Venue address, including cross streets and nearest subways
Riverside Park
Enter: Stairway entrance at 103rd Street and Riverside Drive; Ramp at 102nd Street Starting line and festival on the promenade at 103rd Street near the Dogpark
Subway: Take the 1 train to 103rd Street and walk east toward Riverside Park

· Event dates and times:
Saturday, November 16 
Registration 9:00 AM / Opening Ceremonies 10:00 AM Walk / Fun Run 10:30 AM Awards & Post-Walk Celebration 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

· Event prices FREE! But a donation is recommended. Carnival games will range from $1-$10 per activity. All walk and carnival donations support NY chapters of Best Buddies.   

· Website: www.bestbuddiesnewyork.org/NYCwalkievent=1060795

For more about Best Buddies: http://www.bestbuddies.org/

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