On October 4, 2008, 24 physical therapy students from UCF volunteered their time to assist at the
11th Annual Buddy Walk hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida at Lake Eola
in downtown Orlando.

About 6,000 supporters of the association walked around Lake Eola as part of the fund-raising event.
Approximately $170,000 was raised for advocacy, education and services for local families with loved
ones affected by Down Syndrome.

The physical therapy students spent their time handing out donated bananas, pizza and barbeque at the
food tents, as well as promoting a positive morale for the association's supporters.

The students also danced and bonded with the Sparklers Cheerleading Team and many others near
the stage and the DJ tent. In addition, they formed a "high-five line" to encourage all participants at
the start and finish lines of the Buddy Walk.

"This was a great educational experience for the physical therapy students," said Vickie Morgan, a student
in UCF's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. "We look forward to working at the event again next year."