Flanzer Trust matches your donation (up to $500 per month/$3000 per year)
About Us
MANASOTA BUDS
Manasota Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is headquartered in Sarasota, FL. Founded in 2002, BUDS celebrates over 20 years of providing programs and services to the local Down syndrome community.
We are affiliated with the National Down Syndrome Society, the National Down Syndrome Congress, and were the first organization in FL to partner with Dads Appeciating Down Syndrome (DADS).
Upcoming Events
Teen BUDS Mini-Golf
Bring your teen out for a fun afternoon of mini-golf at The Fish Hole in Lakewood Ranch on Sunday, April 13! This event is open…
NEWS & ANNOUNCEments
Buddy Up Fitness Session 4
Registration for Buddy Up Fitness Session 4 opens up Thursday, March 20th at 9 AM! There are 10 slots available on a first-come-first-served basis. If…
Registration is Open for the NDSC – 2025
The 2025 National Down Syndrome Congress will be held from Thursday, July 24th, 2025 to Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas,…
Announcing Buddy Walk 2025!
Our 23rd Annual Buddy Walk will take place Saturday, October 25th 2025 at Bayside Community Church. More details to follow!
THANKS TO OUR partners
Interested in joining the Manasota BUDS family?
Membership is FREE, so join today and help us in bringing up Down syndrome!