The Robinson family of Columbia will serve as ambassadors for the 2025 Buddy Walk
September 30, 2025
Annual Event Honors Families who have a child with Down syndrome.
The Robinson family of Columbia is serving as Ambassadors for Family Connection of South Carolina’s Buddy Walk 2025. Buddy Walk is held in honor of families who have a child with Down syndrome. Funds raised through Buddy Walk help Family Connection provide services and resources to families across South Carolina who have a child with a disability or chronic health condition. Buddy Walk also supports the vision of the National Down Syndrome Society to help create a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.
Marc Robinson is a 7th grade student at Irmo Elementary School. An outgoing and charismatic student, Marc enjoys math, recess, and talking to teachers and fellow students. His favorite activities include swimming, Hot Wheels, praise music, and anything involving his church or gathering with friends and family.
The Robinson family has participated in the Columbia Buddy Walk for several years. Marc’s mother, Schrendria, says “Buddy Walk is important to our family because it celebrates the joy, resilience, and love that Marc and others like him bring into the world. Buddy Walk is not just about raising awareness, it’s about building a community where every child is valued, included, and embraced for who they are.” To view our Ambassador Family Video, visit http://tiny.cc/bc3t001.
“We are excited to host Buddy Walk 2025 as a celebration for families, friends, sponsors, and supporters to come together in honor of families who have a child with Down syndrome and to help support the mission of Family Connection,” said Amy Holbert, CEO. “Family Connection continues to serve more than 6,000 families each year who have a child with a disability or chronic health condition. Buddy Walk is a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to support our goals of promoting inclusion and community.”
Online registration and fundraising for Buddy Walk is open and will continue throughout the month of October, which is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. On Sunday November 2nd, Family Connection will host the Buddy Walk event at Saluda Shoals Park Athletic Fields. Family-fun activities will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A walk around the athletic fields will begin at 2:00 pm with an awards ceremony immediately following. For registration, sponsorship, and additional event details, or to make a donation to the event, please visit www.familyconnectionsc.org/
In addition to the Presenting Sponsors Zingers Fencing and Palmetto Citizen’s Federal Credit Union, event sponsors include: DentaQuest, R&J Masonry, Humana Health Horizons, South Carolina Department of Public Health, Great Southern Homes, Dominion Energy, Down Syndrome Families of the Midlands, Special Olympics South Carolina, Coastal Kids Dental and Braces, HDR, Inc., Martin Marietta, Capital Office Products, Lourie Life and Health Insurance Solutions, Beyond E.I, Little Johnny, Stoudenmire Heating and Air Conditioning, The family of Richard B. Perkins, Philips Auto Tech, Midlands Therapy Services, Jeff Cook Real Estate, HealthLinks Magazine, and Ongoing Sponsor: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. For additional event information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jacki Garbinsky, Marketing and Events Manager at jgarbinsky@familyconnectionsc.
About Family Connection of South Carolina
Since 1990, Family Connection of South Carolina has been changing lives by making connections, raising awareness, and promoting inclusion for those with disabilities and chronic healthcare conditions. We offer programs and services to ensure that parents, professionals, and caregivers have access to available resources to help their children reach their full potential. Our work focuses on five areas: Parent Support, Healthcare, Education, Training and Advocacy. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an ongoing sponsor of Family Connection of South Carolina. For more information or to make a referral or donation, visit www.familyconnectionsc.org or call 1-800-578-8750. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, and Instagram.
