Event

August 18, 2012

What is Brody’s BUDDY™ Ride? 

Brody’s BUDDY™ Ride is a 63 mile bike ride signifying Trisomy-21. With Down syndrome, it is the 21st chromosome of which 3 are three copies, hence 21 x 3 to equal 63 miles.  It is here that we feel, 3 copies of the chromosome, as opposed to the typical 2, is better…”More is Better”!  The ride and the event which follows was established to raise awareness for Down syndrome. 
The ride will start at Clinton school where parking will be available for bikers, and end at the Firehouse #2 on Franklin Ave. in Clinton NY. Food and festivities will follow the ride and take place at the Firehouse #2.

7:00 AM - Riders check-in
7:15 AM - Opening comments and prayer
7:30 AM - Bike ride begins
12:30-1:00 PM - Bikers arrive back at Firehouse
1:00-5:00 PM - Food, festivities and fun

Advance sale tickets are $15 and can be purchased beginning on August 1, 2012 at the following locations:

Alteri’s Restaurant, College St. in Clinton, NY
Savicki Farm Market, RT 12 in Clinton, NY

Tickets are $20 at the door, and kids 12 and under are free. Families and friends of riders are encouraged to purchase advance sale tickets.  Ticket purchases/donations include food and beverages featuring meatballs, baked ziti, baked chicken, sausage and peppers, enchiladas, veggies, toss salad, potato salad, mac salad, bread, pizza, tomato pie, dessert. Activities will include raffles, carnival games, dunking booth, music, the Utica Zoo Mobile, face painting and much more. A fun time to be had by all!!!

The majority of the money raised will benefit the Brody Savicki Foundation, with a portion being donated to the NDSS.  A few of the Foundation’s accomplishments over the past couple of years include:

• $13,000 donation to the National Down syndrome Society
• $1500 donation to the Mohawk Valley Down syndrome Support Group
• $500 donation to the Oneida County ARC for a new playground
• $2500 donated toward local activities for people for Down syndrome
• $1500 donated to local families for care of their children undergoing medical treatment(s)

The third annual Brody’s BUDDY™ Ride will take place on August 18, 2012.
It has been established in honor of Brody Majka Savicki, as well as other children and adults who have Down syndrome. 

Why was Brody’s BUDDY™ Ride Established?
Brody was born on October 2, 2008, and what should have been the most joyous day for us, turned out to be one filled with fear and tears of sadness and disappointment. Due to our lack of education and lack  of  awareness regarding Down syndrome.  We were worried about the years to come for Brody and his acceptance in this world, as well as for ourselves, now being faced with raising a child with special needs. We were scared of the unknown. Not only did we not know that people with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer's disease, childhood leukemia, and thyroid conditions, but in turn, we were also unaware that many of these conditions are now treatable, so most people with Down syndrome can lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This proved true to us, as Brody underwent open heart surgery at 5 1/2 months old to correct his own heart defect, and has recovered amazingly!
Following his birth, once the shock of this news became a reality, we fell completely and totally in love with our special gift, Brody, and we feel so blessed and honored that we were chosen to be his parents!! However, had we been more educated and aware of Down syndrome, our initial fears may have been nonexistent, and our special day may have turned out much differently.
We have established this bike ride to raise funds for the Brody Savicki Foundation, in turn raising awareness for Down syndrome.  Our hope is to educate people on the UP side of DOWN, and to help people realize how normal people with Down syndrome really are. When couples are given the news that their newborn baby has Down syndrome, we hope that they will experience all the joy and tears of happiness that should come with welcoming your new child into your world.

The Brody Savicki Foundation - “More is Better”

The Brody Savicki Foundation’s purpose is to continue to educate and raise community awareness about Down syndrome, to assist families financially in regards to medical needs of individuals with Down syndrome, and to provide activities, scholarships and other events for individuals with Down syndrome. We believe that every individual with Down syndrome should
be able to chase and achieve their dreams, and our goal is to  be able to assist in any way possible. Down syndrome is a disability:  a disability that does not define one, and one that does not stand in one’s way.

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