Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Wendy Ryan emcees Buddy Walk, raises over $100k for FRIENDS Down Syndrome Special Needs

Friends Down Syndrome Special Needs announced it raised more than $100,000 before the 9th annual Buddy Walk at Carrollwood Village Park, a pre-event total organizers said surpassed the groups $80,000 goal.

More than 800 participants were expected for the Buddy Walk, which was emceed by Wendy Ryan and brought together families, volunteers, and community partners to celebrate inclusion and raise money for local services.

Organizers said the early fundraising will support FRIENDS free yearround programs, scholarships, advocacy work, and social events for people with Down syndrome and other special needs across West Florida.

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