CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome (CADS) held its ninth annual Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk and Expo on Oct. 29. The theme of the event was “To the Rescue,” which honored first responders and emergency workers.

C.A.R.E.S. stands for Community Advocating Resources for Every Special citizen. “The event was a huge success with approximately 1,000 walkers and over 60 vendors. The way our community came together to support our special citizens was amazing,” CADS Founder and Executive Director Patricia Hanna said.

Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).
Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome, Community C.A.R.E.S. Walk & Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on OCT. 29, 2022. (Contributed Photo).

Hanna recognized walk chairman Clarksville Fire Rescue Chief Freddie Montgomery for all of his efforts in the success of the event.