We love our Nipper Park location! It's got plenty of space, ample power availability, pockets of shade, and it's in a great location along the Mississippi river in down town Hannibal, Missouri.
Already, vendors are registering to help fill up the park and help us support the cause of Down syndrome awareness. How about you? How'd you like to be our newest vendor? We love our local businesses, organizations, artisans, and industries!
- We'll see ya there!
Already, vendors are registering to help fill up the park and help us support the cause of Down syndrome awareness. How about you? How'd you like to be our newest vendor? We love our local businesses, organizations, artisans, and industries!
Why not come join us this June?
Click the Vendor Application Tab above to get started!
- We'll see ya there!
I previously posted a comment seeking information, and I am sorry but I did not see a reply. I hope I am not missing it, but I have searched the website and do not see it. I cannot even find my original comment so I will ask again. I am interested in the Smile-A-Mile walk, but I would like to know what percentage of the money raised will go to the National Down Syndrome association and what percentage of money will benefit Marion County residents with Down Syndrome. I also would like to know how the money raised from past walks has been spent supporting county individuals with Down Syndrom, especially school-aged children. Thank you in advance for your reply.
ReplyDeleteHi- I actually commented back the next day (sorry you missed it!) here is my reply again for you:
ReplyDeleteHi, this is Ryan, I'm heading up MCSDD's Buddy Walk. Thanks for asking your questions- I'll try to answer:
According to our contract with The National Down Syndrome Society, "Unless stated otherwise, each fundraising Walk is to send a minimum 7% of net proceeds to the National Down Syndrome Society within 120 days of their event. Payment is to be sent to the NDSS office in New York City along with the Financial Report (Exhibit C) found on the last page of the License Agreement."
Marion County Services uses everything which is raised at each of our Buddy Walks to continue to provide services for developmentally disabled citizens in Marion County, Missouri (where we're located). This includes reliable transportation, a day program, provider services, representation and a whole lot more. (you can find out more about MCSDD at our website: http://www.mcsdd.com, you can also check out our FB page for highlights on the events and access to bi-monthly newsletters at http://www.facebook.com/mcsdd )
When it comes to school-aged children, MCSDD helps with support coordination, helping find grants, advocacy in school settings, helping provide specialized equipment, and more.
Again, thanks very much for asking! It's nice to hear about more people who are interested in what goes into helping the developmentally disabled.
- Ryan