Happy Walk 2025 Brings Over 8,000 Attendees to Celebrate Abilities and Inclusion
SM Cares and DSAPI with over 8,000 attendees during the Happy Walk 2025, inspiring acceptance and empowerment for individuals with Down Syndrome. In a powerful display of unity, inclusivity, and advocacy, Happy Walk 2025 successfully gathered thousands of individuals with Down Syndrome, their families, and supporters across the country on March 30, 2025. The nationwide event, hosted by SM Cares in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), was celebrated at SMX Manila (SM Mall of Asia Complex) and in simultaneous events at SM City Cebu and SM City Bacolod. Additionally, SM CDO Downtown Premier held its celebration earlier on March 23, 2025, while SM Center Ormoc joined the movement with the All for Down Night Run last March 27, 2025. With the theme “321 & Beyond”, Happy Walk 2025 went beyond simply raising awareness—it inspired action, strengthened community ties, and reinforced the importance of inclusion and empowerment for individuals with D...