Expect More, Be More.
We exist to serve individuals with Down syndrome by providing a fun, active, and supportive environment for our Athletes to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social, and emotional development.
Expect More, Be More.
We exist to serve individuals with Down syndrome by providing a fun, active, and supportive environment for our Athletes to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social, and emotional development.
Empowering people with Down syndrome to reach their fullest potential
Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome
Through Three Pillars of impact
Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome
Through Three Pillars of impact
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Health & Wellness
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Friendship
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Independence
Health & Wellness
Friendship
Independence
Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome
Through Three Pillars
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Health & Wellness
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Friendship
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Independence
Health & Wellness
Friendship
Independence
Chapters
We have over 40 chapters across the united states
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Social Media
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Happy National Pickleball Day! 🏓
Buddy Up Pickleball is our fastest growing program, with 14 chapters around the US, and more to come! ✨
Where should we head next? 👇
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #Pickleball #AdaptiveSports #Downsyndrome
The Dallas Chapter of Buddy Up Tennis has been nominated as the Best Adapted Tennis Program in Texas! 🎾
Please take a moment to visit the link in bio to VOTE on the poll by USTA Texas (@usta_texas) (last category on the page) 🔗
Voting runs from August 7-16! 🗳️ Every vote counts!
#BuddyUpTennis #AdaptiveTennis #Downsyndrome #Inclusion #SpecialEducation
We’re so grateful to our incredible friends who hosted the Rosé on Clay tennis event benefiting Buddy Up Tennis in Cincinnati, OH! 🎾
Together, they raised nearly $4,000 to support opportunities for our Athletes to build confidence, friendships, and skills on and off the court. 🫶
Thank you to the Cincinnati Tennis Club (@ctc1880) for hosting and to everyone who sipped, rallied, and showed up! We’re so lucky to have a community that believes in the power of sport to bring people together. ✨
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #Tennis #Fundraiser #Downsyndrome
We`re so thankful for Giant Eagle (@gianteagle) and their support of Cooking for Life in Columbus. 🧑🍳✨
Through hands-on learning and new experiences in the kitchen, our Students continue to build skills and gain confidence. We are so grateful for your support of our mission. 💛
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #ThankYou #AdaptiveProgramming #Downsyndrome
Happy World Friendship Day 💙💛
Friendship is at the heart of our community. Today and every day, we`re celebrating all the friendships that make Buddy Up for Life such a special place.
We`re so grateful for the connections that make our community stronger and the friends who make every program even better. ✨
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #Friendship #Downsyndrome #DSAwareness #WorldFriendshipDay #InternationalDayofFriendship
Our Athletes in Dallas, TX are staying active, building confidence and having fun together on the courts and in the gym.
A huge thank you to Sandlot Children`s Charity (@sandlotcharity) for helping support our Athletes and our Buddy Up Tennis, Fitness, and Pickleball programming in Dallas! 💙💛
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #AdaptivePrograms #DownSyndromeAwareness #Downsyndrome #ThankYou
Summer has been full of learning, growth, and new experiences for our Communities for Life Students! 💙☀️
From practicing everyday life skills to exploring the community together, our Students are building confidence and independence every step of the way.
We`re so proud of all they`ve learned and accomplished this summer! ✨
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #AdaptivePrograms #Downsyndrome #DSAwareness #Communities
This weekend, Buddy Up Tennis Athletes hit the courts with our friends from the GLTA World Tour (@gltaworldtour) at the Columbus Classic! 🎾
From tennis drills and fitness activities to obstacle courses and team games, it was an incredible day of movement, connection, and fun. 💙
Thank you to the GLTA and Columbus Classic Tournament Director, Joey Dillon, for welcoming our Athletes, supporting Buddy Up for Life, and helping us share the power of inclusive sports. ⭐️
#BuddyUpTennis #BuddyUpForLife #InclusionInAction #AdaptiveTennis #TennisForAll
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