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
Buddy Walk T-Shirt Pickup – 10.21.23
Manasota BUDS will be handing out T-shirts in advance of the Buddy Walk to those who have registered. There is a benefit to picking up…
2023 Buddy Walk – 10.28.23
Join us for the area’s largest Down syndrome awareness and celebration event! We are thrilled to announce a new location for this year’s Buddy Walk:…
NEWS & ANNOUNCEments
Adventure For All
Baar featured on ABC7’s Suncoast View! ABC 7’s Suncoast View recently featured an interview with Adventure For All, starring Manasota BUDS’ own, Joey Baar! Adventure…
BUDS Deliver at Special Olympics USA Games
Bear and Stancil bring home medals! Several members of the Manasota BUDS community participated at the USA Special Olympics Games, held in Orlando. We could…
BUDS Make Waves at Special Olympics Area Games
Manasota BUDS is thrilled to celebrate Rachel for her recent swimming domination at the Special Olympics Area meet. Rachel participated in the 25-meter freestyle, backstroke,…
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!