Bredrin 2K Walk raises over $2 million for Down syndrome community

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation (JDSF) has raised more than $2 million to support its programmes for people with Down syndrome and their families.

According to a release, the funds were raised at the third staging of the Bredrin 2K Walk, held on Sunday, October 18, at Hope Gardens in Kingston. The event attracted more than 250 participants, including families, corporate sponsors, volunteers and members of the Down syndrome community.

Held under the theme “Stronger Together Against Loneliness”, the annual event highlighted the importance of meaningful connections, access to essential services and removing barriers that can leave individuals with Down syndrome and their families feeling excluded.