Support our Athletes in honor of World Down syndrome Day! Throughout all of our programs, when we begin expecting, encouraging, and believing that more is possible from our Athletes, real change happens. This philosophy is implemented on the courts at Buddy Up Tennis, in the gym at Buddy Up Fitness, and in the classroom at Buddy Up Life Skills (Columbus, OH only). Join us as we support, celebrate, and expect more from our Athletes so that they can strive for more and be more!
Your generous contribution will be used to support our Athletes as they participate in our weekly programs in the chapter of your choice.
MONTHLY
$21
3.21 PLEDGE
Commit $21/Month for a year to support Athletes and Students for the Chapter of your choice.
MONTHLY
$21
3.21 PLEDGE
Commit $21/Month for a year to support Athletes and Students for the Chapter of your choice.
OR MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION
$2,500
LAUNCH SPONSOR
Supports formal training and development for Coaches and Buddy volunteers; provides essential fitness and tennis equipment needed to launch a Buddy Up Pickleball or Buddy Up Tennis program in a new location.
$1,000
PROGRAM SPONSOR
Provides the resources needed for training and development of tennis coaches within the Buddy Up Tennis chapter of your choice OR supports expertly driven Cooking, Communication, Finance, Technology, and Safety Life Skills programs to empower our Athletes with a sense of independence to live meaningful lives.
$500
FITNESS SPONSOR
Supports formal training and development for Trainers and Buddy volunteers; provides essential fitness equipment needed to launch a Buddy Up Fitness program in a new location.
OR MAKE A
ONE TIME
PAYMENT
$2,500
LAUNCH SPONSOR
Supports formal training and development for Coaches and Buddy volunteers; provides essential fitness and tennis equipment needed to launch a Buddy Up Pickleball or Buddy Up Tennis program in a new location.
$1,000
PROGRAM SPONSOR
Provides the resources needed for training and development of tennis coaches within the Buddy Up Tennis chapter of your choice OR supports expertly driven Cooking, Communication, Finance, Technology, and Safety Life Skills programs to empower our Athletes with a sense of independence to live meaningful lives.
$500
FITNESS SPONSOR
Supports formal training and development for Trainers and Buddy volunteers; provides essential fitness equipment needed to launch a Buddy Up Fitness program in a new location.
$250
SOCIAL SPONSOR
Provides awards, recognition certificates, and refreshments for all Athletes for the end of session celebration.
$125
ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
Provides a scholarship for one Athlete to attend a three-month session of Tennis, Pickleball, Fitness or Summer Camp.
$50
BUDDY UP HERO
Supports one new Athlete to join Buddy Up Tennis or Buddy Up Pickleball, receive a team shirt and a racquet or paddle, and attend the first clinic for free.
$21
BUDDY UP CHAMPION
Provides the first Buddy Up Tennis, Pickleball, or Fitness class for free for a new Athlete.
CUSTOM DONATION AMOUNT
100% of charitable donations support Buddy Up for Life, Inc. and are tax-deductible. Buddy Up for Life, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
$21
BUDDY UP CHAMPION
Provides the first Buddy Up Tennis, Pickleball, or Fitness class for free for a new Athlete.
CUSTOM DONATION AMOUNT
100% of charitable donations support Buddy Up for Life, Inc. and are tax-deductible. Buddy Up for Life, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Buddy Up for Life Programs change lives — through our three pillars of impact, health and wellness, independence, and friendship.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Buddy Up Tennis is a weekly, high-energy adaptive tennis and fitness program for children and adults with Down syndrome beginning as early as 5 years old.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Buddy Up Fitness is a full-body circuit workout program designed for our Athletes ages 12+.
FRIENDSHIP
Buddy Up Summer Camp is a week-long experience full of opportunities for our Athletes ages 10 and over to learn, grow and explore through athletic, STEM and therapeutic programming.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Weekly, engaging, and interactive Zumba® classes specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with maximum of fun.
650
Athletes
100
Coaches
750
Buddies
37
Programs
650
Athletes
750
Buddies
100
Coaches
37
Programs