NDSS' mission is to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive.
Join Team NDSS in Hawai‘i!
NDSS has been chosen as an official charity partner of the Honolulu Marathon for the first time! This race welcomes over 35,000 runners from around the world for a race that includes scenery and the Aloha spirit like nowhere else. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning for another go, you’ll be part of one of the world’s most memorable marathon weekends.
2026 NYC Buddy Walk®
Since 1995, the National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The flagship New York City Buddy Walk attracts participants from coast to coast each year. Join NDSS on Saturday, September 12, 2026!