Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society - Raising awareness of Down syndrome in Northeast Mississippi

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2011 BUDDY WALK at Saltillo City Park

10/01/2011 Registration: 9 a.m. - Buddy Walk: 10:00 a.m. til

Have you ever been to a "Buddy Walk"? If not, be sure to clear your calendars for Saturday, October 1st because you are in for a treat. This awareness and advocacy event is held in over 275 locations around the world each year to raise awareness of Down syndrome, which affects over 400,000 people worldwide. It is a day of fun, celebration and great entertainment. This year, NEMDSS is celebrating it's 5th year of doing a Buddy Walk which has drawn in excess of 1,000 people in year's past. This is the largest annual fundraiser for NEMDSS and this year's event will feature: Live Entertainment, Free Food, Inflatable Moon Walks and Bounce Houses, 5K Buddy Run, Huge Silent Auction, Character Visits, Face Painting, Train Rides, Resource Booths, and More! Everyone is Invited and encouraged to attend this event as we will have something for everyone. For more information, please call Scott and Michelle Knight at 871-2387 or 871-8308.

“Raising Awareness of Down Syndrome throughout N.E. Mississippi”

Welcome and thank you for visiting NEMDSS.org. The families of the Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society invite you to spend some time browsing through our website to learn more about Down syndrome, our non-profit organization, and the programs and many activities that we offer.

The organizers of the Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk™ have announced their plans for the 4th Annual Buddy Walk™ fundraiser. The 2010 event will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Saltillo City Park beginning with registration at 9 a.m. and going throughout the day. Many of the fun activities from past Buddy Walks™ will return for this year’s festival as well as a few new ones, including a 5K Buddy Run, which will begin earlier in the morning that day.

Scott Knight, co-founder and executive director of NEMDSS says that having the 5K run is an answer to local calls requesting the added event from 5K enthusiasts. “We have numerous local residents who have taken up running as a hobby and felt like they could do more to help our organization by supporting the 5K Buddy Run and encouraging their friends to participate as well,” said Knight....

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NEMDSS Star of the Month

Emma Clara-Lynn Coleman Emma Coleman lights up the room with her presence. She is the beautiful princess daughter of Clay and Jinnie Coleman of Mantachie, MS. At eight years old, Emma loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys playing with her big brother Cody, especially when he allows her to play with his drums and guitar. According to her mom, Emma likes to aggravate her big sister, Shelbie, but only because she is like her second mama and loves Emma very much.

Emma loves music and dance. She is also a very good swimmer as long as her floaties are on. She is a social butterfly and makes friends very easily. In the Fall each year, she becomes a Daddy's girl and helps him root for their Tennessee Volunteers in between naps and snuggling.

Emma's mother, Jinnie serves on the NEMDSS Board of Directors where she serves as treasurer.