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ST. ALBANS — After a few years facing gray skies, the 2023 NCSS Buddy Walk saw clear weather this past Sunday for the 14th annual event, held at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center.
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Dr. Deanne Haag ended up with one of the larger teams of the day. She had asked her fellow staff at Monarch Maples Pediatrics to support the event, and they quickly got on board.
“They’re always looking for a good cause,” she said.
As a pediatrician, Dr. Haag said she works with a lot of families impacted directly by Down syndrome. While there are challenges involved, she said these families are also incredibly resilient as they tackle each new situation. Supporting them at Sunday’s Buddy Walk seemed like a no-brainer.
“It can be challenging to bring people out on a Sunday, but getting out and supporting each other is important,” Haag said. “I brought it up and it was easy to get people together.”
The event also surprised Haag. While the day’s main event included a walk around Collins Perley, she didn’t expect families to hang around afterward to grab a free hot dog, jump in a bounce house, play cornhole and buy raffle tickets.
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