SCRANTON, Pa. — October is Down Syndrome awareness month, and one community laced up their shoes to celebrate in Lackawanna County .

The Buddy Walk kicked off at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Scranton High School.

The walk was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Newswatch 16's very own Jon Meyer emceed the event.

Proceeds from the walk will go towards funding programs and activities that benefit people with Down Syndrome and their families here in Scranton.

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