This year's Seventh Annual Boardwalk Buddy Walk and Buddy Fest was held Oct. 12 in Rehoboth Beach. About a thousand people turned out for the event in spite of a nor'easter's wind and rain. Because of the weather, totals will hover around the $60,000 mark. Participants were prepared to walk no matter what the weather was.
Proceeds from the weekend's activities were donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, Best Buddies of Delaware, Special Olympics Delaware and other local organizations.
For more information on the Buddy Fest weekend and Buddy Walk go to boardwalkwalkbuddywalk.com.

Sarah Hightower, this year's cover girl, makes an appearance at the Boardwalk Buddy Walk. Her sister Lindsay Glaeser and mother Karen Hightower walk with her. BY DENY HOWETH

Team Bumble Glee Hive gets dressed for the walk. Jordan Thomas gets a hand with his wings from Jessica Dubois. BY DENY HOWETH

Paige Quann is all smiles, dressed in a pink boa, as she gets a hand from Pam Weddle, left, and Andrea Moncrief. BY DENY HOWETH

Ashley Tieste and Eddie Drake of team Eddie's Buddies pose for photos before the walk. BY DENY HOWETH