'Happy Walk' February 15th, 2025

Happy Walk 2025, February 15.

Members of DS Foundation have participated in the 2025 "Happy Walk for Down Syndrome: Walking for a Cause" in Davao City, Philippines.

DS Foundation members and parents walking along during the 'Happy Walk' 2025 in Davao City.

The 'Happy Walk' for National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month is organized by the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI). The event promotes awareness, inclusivity and support for people with Down Syndrome. The diverse groups all wore shirts in specific colors; some blue, others red, white, etc. as well as holding or even wearing balloons in different colors; each group picked their own color. Members with their parents or caregivers of Deanna Sipaco Foundation walked along in this event which started at Freedom Park and concluded at People’s Park, where all participants came together for a fun and entertaining program.

Shirts and balloons in color

At People’s Park, participants of the event did performances where they shared their joy in dancing, wearing ethnic costumes and showing their talents. The Happy Walk event is not "just" a walk to stretch your legs and enjoy each other's company, but a celebration of empowerment for people with Down Syndrome - and other disabilities along with it - and their families, to show the need for awareness, for (local) governments and societies to take action and make inclusivity a heart-felt reality.

Coming together for activities during the Happy Walk event

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