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Berkshire County Arc
395 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
11th Annual Buddy Walk of the Berkshires Draws More Than 1,200
DALTON, Mass. (Oct. 12, 2017) – The 11th Annual Buddy Walk® of the Berkshires was held on Saturday, September 30 and boasted more than 1,200 participants. The event is hosted annually by the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group. While the rain threatened, it held off during the walk and everyone had a great time. There was a buzz in the crowd as everyone rallied to support a great cause. Many families and friends of Berkshire County Arc returned to participate in The Walk, and there were also over 200 new faces this year joining in on the fun.
Aaron Robb, principal of Wahconah Regional High School and family member of the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group and Kenneth W. Singer, President and CEO of Berkshire County Arc, along with State Representative Paul Mark, addressed the crowd. They continue to be impressed with the level of support and generosity from the Berkshire community year after year to help make this event such a success; from the local fire and police departments to food vendors and entertainment to support the cause, this is truly a special day.
The Walk, which is a one-mile walk that starts and ends at Craneville Elementary School in Dalton, was followed by music from Berkshire Hills Music Academy, a raffle, and various children’s activities such as face painting, hayrides and a photo booth. Food and refreshments were also served following the walk.
Sponsors of the event included:
Contributing Sponsors – Berkshire Bank, Claim Services International, EDM Services, Inc., Chef’s Hat Restaurant, LLC, Dalton Fireman’s Association, John Williams
Supporting Sponsors – Carr Hardware, Classical Tents, Colt Insurance Agency, Cord Master Engineering, Dalton Police Association, Dee Cares, Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP, Gable & Mercier, P.C., Greylock Federal Credit Union, Haczela Construction Co., Ice River Springs, L.P. Adams Co., Inc.,LTI Smart Glass, Inc., Lyon Events, Mark A. Pullano, D.M.D., PC, Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs, Pittsfield UNICO, State Representative Paul Mark, Subway, Superior Graphics, UCP of Berkshire County, West Oil Company, Inc., and White Wolf Septic and Portables
About the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group
The Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group supports 40 families living in Berkshire County who have a family member with Down syndrome. All proceeds from the Buddy Walk will help to provide services and support for children, adults and families of people with Down syndrome living in Berkshire County.
About Berkshire County Arc
Founded in 1954, Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization providing a broad range of community-based services to 750 individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism throughout Berkshire and Hampden Counties in Massachusetts. The agency offers three day programs, 38 residential programs, employment services, citizen- and self-advocacy programs, respite services, an adult family care program and Zip ‘N Sort Mail Services. For more information, media professionals may contact Katrina Cardillo at 413-499-4241, ext. 254 or kcardillo@bcarc.org, or visit https://bcarc.org.
Contact:
Katrina Cardillo
Director of Marketing & Development
413-499-4241 ext. 254
kcardillo@bcarc.org
