Xavier Athletics to Participate in 15th Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday

CINCINNATI – Xavier men's soccer will be joined by other teams, staff and friends of Xavier Athletics on Saturday, Sept. 10 to benefit "Devin's Team" as part of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's 15th Annual Buddy Walk. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the event kicks off at 10 a.m. at Sawyer Point along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati.

Devin's Team is named for men's soccer head coach Andy Fleming's daughter, Devin, who was born with Down Syndrome in 2011.

There is no fee to walk the event, but participants are encouraged to donate to a team of their choice. Anyone wishing to donate to "Devin's Team" can do so here.

Over 200-plus members of the Xavier Athletic Department are expected to walk, while Devin's Team is again one of the top-earning teams in the area.

ABOUT DEVIN

• Devin turned five on May 2 and attends kindergarten at Mariemont Elementary.
• Devin loves going to the park and playing on the swings, especially pushing her friends and classmates.
• Devin 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, she loves to yell, "Go X!" and make the X sign with her arms.

WHAT IS DSAGC?

• The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC) is a 501C-3 non-profit organization established in 1981 with a history of responding to the changing needs of individuals with Down syndrome.
• The DSAGC serves southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana including Hamilton, Butler, Brown, Clermont, Warren, Highland, Clinton, Adams, Boone, Campbell, Kenton and Dearborn counties. The organization's constituency is comprised of 1,300 individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, 3,000 family members and over 300 local professionals.
• The DSAGC is funded primarily through special events, such as the Buddy Walk. Other sources of revenue include donations and foundation support. The DSAGC is self-sustaining. The funds raised by the organization remain in the local community.

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