The 6th annual Buddy Walk sponsored by Arc Midstate will be Saturday, Aug. 14, at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. The walk is held to raise funds and promote awareness of people with special needs including Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Asperger’s, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects (FAS/E). A picnic will follow the walk. Enjoy music, dancing, food and fun. Prizes will be awarded to the top three pledge-gatherers. Pledges of $50 or more will earn an official 2004 Buddy Walk and Roll T-shirt. For a pledge sheet, contact Arc Midstate at (320) 251-7272 or (877) 251-7272, or send e-mail to info@ArcMidstate.org. All funds raised are used locally to help families and individuals in our community.