We don’t usually put in much about our personal life and causes in Altadenablog, but occasionally we do break the wall.

For the fourth year, the Altadenablog family and friends will be going to the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles‘ Buddy Walk, to be held Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.  DSALA provides support in the form of information, resources, and activities for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. (And since this is Hollywood, they also run “Heart and Halo Talent,” which matches actors with Down Syndrome to roles — DSALA actors have appeared in Saving Grace, CSI, Nip & Tuck among other programs).

Our team is Rosie’s Blue Lobsters IV, and our captain is four year old Rosie (aka Spawn 3), who continues to inspire us with her progress, sunny nature and sense of fun.  It’s a challenge, raising a kid like this, but it’s also a source of unending joy.  We learn a lot from her every day.

If you are so moved, we’ve included a link in our sidebar that will direct you to the team page.  While you can make a donation, we also encourage joining our team for the walk (which is kind of more of a “mosey” around the inside of the park).  T-shirts and lunch is provided, celebrities are abundant, and most of all, it’s a lot of fun for a Sunday afternoon — or anytime.

And why Blue Lobster’s?  It’s because of  this story, which we first read in the Boston Herald.