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Beautiful morning for Boardwalk Buddy Walk
Hundreds of people raise more than $60,000 in Rehoboth Beach
The annual Boardwalk Buddy Walk was held Oct. 8 in Rehoboth Beach. The family of Charlie Honeysett – Charlie’s Angels – lead the way. Shown are (l-r) Shane Reynolds, Mackenzie Piccard, Charlie and Michaela Honeysett. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
October 11, 2022
Hundreds of self-advocates and their supporters participated in the annual Boardwalk Buddy Walk in Rehoboth Beach Oct. 8.
The Boardwalk Buddy Walk was created in 2006. The mission of the walk is to create a community where people with Down syndrome, or any cognitive disorder, can live, learn, work and play. As of the event, a little more than $62,000 was raised toward the Boardwalk Buddy Walk Fund.
For more information, go to ds-stride.org/boardwalkbuddywalk or email info@boardwalkbuddywalk.com.
Boardwalk Buddy Walk founders Dennis and Sharonlee Diehl thank all the supporters of the event.
Westminster Presbyterian Church Pastor Barbara Macfie says a prayer before the walk begins.
After the walk, there’s dancing. Douglas Mast just heard the beat drop.
The Salvation Army’s Creative heARTS program was on site, selling artwork made by some of the self-advocates. Delaware director of the program Christy Cugno and artist Marvin Walston show off some the artwork.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, cheer on participants.
Longtime volunteer Michelle Hetherington no longer lives locally, but she was recognized for all her hard work over the years.
Board member Jim Watson and son Connor Watson greet participants before the walk begins.
Members of the Cape Henlopen High School marching band and cheer squad encourage participants as they finish at the Bandstand.
Self-advocate Eddie Drake celebrates another successful walk.
Margaret Maloney is all smiles on the shoulders of dad Wayne.
A volunteer holds up the sign letting folks know where to line up.
The Cape Henlopen High School cheerleaders show their support of team member Gabbie Pavillon, center, at the Bandstand.
Volunteer Gracie Maughan helps Clara Davila with some sand art.
Family and friends take photos of self-advocates who have gathered to get their medals.
Volunteer Allie Mueller hands out the last few clappers.
The Cape Henlopen High School JROTC Color Guard leads the walk. Shown are (l-r) Ignacio Marin-Quiroz, Jazmine Ramos-Trejo, Mara Lobley and Alonso Gonzalez-Roblero.
