Musketeers Support Devin's Team at the 2016 Buddy Walk

Nearly 300 Xavier Athletics student-athletes, coaches, staff and friends participate in 15th annual walk to support Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati

By Xavier Musketeers

September 10^th, 2016

All For One

Almost all of Xavier’s nearly 300 student-athletes were among the over 10,000 participants at the Down Syndrome Association of Great Cincinnati’s 15th Annual Buddy Walk at Sawyer Point. Representatives from 15 of Xavier’s athletic teams were on hand to support “Devin’s Team,” named for Xavier men‘s soccer head coach Andy Fleming‘s daughter, Devin, who was born with Down syndrome in 2011. Prior to the event, several teams took the opportunity to pose for team photos.

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DSAGC CELEBRATES A MILESTONE

This year’s event marked the 15th Annual Buddy Walk hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, which raises 50 percent of the organization’s needed support to continue fulfilling its mission. This year the DSAGC is also celebrating 35 years of working to make meaningful strides in fostering inclusion and celebrating the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. The DSAGC serves southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana and serves a constituency of 1,300 individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, 3,000 family members and over 300 local professionals.

Musketeers Support Devin's Team at the 2016 Buddy Walk

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About devin

Devin turned five on May 2 and attends kindergarten at Mariemont Elementary. She loves going to the park and playing on the swings, especially pushing her friends and classmates. She also participates in swimming lessons and went to Melodic Connections Music Camp this past summer – in addition to summer tutoring at the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Most importantly, Devin loves to yell, “Go X!“ and make the X sign with her arms.

A Big CHeer For Devin's Team and DSAGC

Each year, Devin’s Team is one of the top fundraising teams, a tradition continued at the 2016 Buddy Walk. This year’s event drew over 10,000 total participants and raised over $500,000 for the DSAGC, helping support the organization in its mission to foster inclusion and celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.