When Beckett was born in 2010 we found our passion to support and advocate for people with disabilities especially those with Down syndrome.  We found out about the Buddy Walk shortly before he was born and created our team Beckett's Buddies from his crib side in the hospital.  We were stunned at the support and raised over $4,000 in our first year. 

Each year we have been continually amazed at the generosity of the many people in our lives, especially our Rotary family.  This year the Rotary club and many of the businesses represented within it supported Beckett's Buddies in a BIG way.  Our amazing supporters helped us raise over $12,000 for The Upside of Downs which was a Northeast Ohio team record.

Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Akron, City Cleaners, Margida and Associates, Metis Construction, and Artists Inc. who generously supported us through sponsorships.  Thanks to club members Joe Horak, Julie Brandle, Pat O'neill and their families for taking time out of their busy schedule to come and walk with us!  We were overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of so many wonderful people.  I am proud to call you family!

Shon Christy, Rotary Club of Akron