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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 Up Tennis – 11/01/25
Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide…
Friendsgiving Dance Party
This event is designed for teens and adults with Down syndrome, but all ages are welcome. The event will be held at the Knights of…
Buddy Up FITNESS – 11.04.25
Buddy-Up Fitness is a a program that is capped at ten (10) registrations on a first-come-first serve basis. The sessions are on Tuesdays from November…
NEWS & ANNOUNCEments
Buddy Up FITNESS Registration
Registration for this season of Buddy Up FITNESS will open on October 30th. Registration for this 3 month program is capped at 10. To inquire,…
Thank You Lakeview Elementary!
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Lakeview Elementary presented Manasota BUDS Chairperson, Patricia Crauwels, and her daughter, Rachel, with a donation of $1,682.33. This money was…
BUDS Featured in the Observer
Manasota BUDS was recently featured in the Sarasota Observer publication. Lesley Dwyer wrote about the programs and services offered by BUDS and promoted Manasota Bringing…
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!