Mikayla Holmgren is making history by becoming the first woman with Down
Syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant – which is also a first for the Miss USA pageant in any state. We celebrate her life to inspire others to dream big without limits.
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Jack Mayor found attending High School almost impossible because he was bullied by other students who didn’t understand his autism until he found Best Buddies.
New York City, October 2, 2025 – Best Buddies International is excited to announce that cycling legend and Tour de France Stage Winner Mark Cavendish will serve as Honorary Chair of the Inaugural Best Buddies Challenge: New York, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs and Wells Fargo. on Saturday, October 4th. Nearly 750 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International. The event is expected to raise $3 Million for Best Buddies programs.
Jersey Mike’s Subs and Best Buddies International, a nonprofit committed to fostering one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living and family support opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), are partnering to raise funds and awareness for the organization’s mission of inclusion.