An East Wareham woman is preparing for her first “Buddy Walk by the Sea,” an event that supports those with Down Syndrome, with a fundraiser at Papa Gino’s.

Tammy Marot started the team “Oliver’s Rockin’ Crew” for the “Buddy Walk” after her son was diagnosed with Down Syndrome soon after being born in February.

Marot will raise funds for her team on July 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Papa Gino’s in Wareham. Anyone who purchases food and mentions they support the fundraiser will have 20 percent of their bill donated to the team.

Money raised at the walk will benefit the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, which advocates on behalf of those with the diagnosis. The "Buddy Walk" is set for July 31 in Hyannis.