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Family, Education and a Lifetime of Memories.

Buddy Cruise 2012


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Buddy Cruise for Best Buddies

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Shut Up and Buddy Cruise


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Join us for our annual conference!!! Its going to be amazing!!! October 21-18 2012 We are excited about partnering for this very special event designed just for Best Buddies! Feb 7-11 2013 Join us as we sail with Gina and Patty authors of "Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid" March 7-11 2013
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Buddy Cruise provides educational opportunities and resources for families, while promoting awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome through unique venues.

Join us for our unique annual conference at sea! The programs we offer are not only beneficial for families touched by Down syndrome but other special needs as well. A Buddy Cruise not only gives you the
opportunity to gain information through educational workshops & events, but you will network with other families from across the globe that are in similar situations and form lasting bonds. Families who have a hard time finding a scenario to meet all family members’ needs are accommodated with a variety of activities for all ages and abilities.
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Join us and make History!

Buddy Cruise has joined with NDSS for the first ever "Buddy Walk at Sea"!
On October 26th there will be a Buddy Walk held on the 11th Deck aboard the Freedom of the Seas.  Come join us as we spread awareness as we take in a 360 degree view of the Caribbean.  For details and instructions on starting your Buddy Walk team click here.

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Buddy Cruise 2011 Highlights

We want you!

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The search begins again! Buddy Cruise is teaming up once again with Driven Inc. to conduct a worldwide search for the 2012 Soul Knows No Bounds Advocate. The winner will win passage for two on the 2012 sailing of Buddy Cruise.



If you think you have what it takes, read the full story.
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Family
Education
Memories
Connecting with families who know first-hand the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs. Assisting families less fortunate, through the Buddy Gives back Ambassador program. Become part of the Buddy Cruise Family and create bonds that will last a lifetime. Annual conference, experts in the special needs community, events and activities for all ages and abilities, parent to parent, social media, community outreach & spreading awareness through unique venues and partnerships. Whether it’s your experience on a Buddy Cruise, or interacting with us in some other way, you will find that you will be creating memories that last a lifetime. Memories not only for your family but for those whose lives you touch.
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Buddy Videos
Buddy Cruise produced a short uplifting film about Down syndrome and our mission. Please take a moment watch the video and let us know what you think.
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Buddy Cruise Converence on the ocean for families with special needs


The Soul Know No Bounds
Show that your soul has no bounds. Purchase the official Driven Soul Knows No bounds T-shirt.
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Exceptional Person Recogition
Buddy Cruise is proud to honor a person in the special needs community that has made a difference for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. 
To read more about the current Exceptional Person click on the name below.
Chris Burke
Save the date

This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Presented by Heather Mansfield
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Social Networking
Photos provided by Denise M. Godfrey Design