MIAMI (WSVN) – A South Florida bakery is doing more than just selling authentic Italian food. It’s educating customers about the Best Buddies program while helping the organization fulfill one of its missions.
Giving individuals with IDD an equal opportunity to pursue employment will help make our communities more inclusive.
MANASQUAN, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 – Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across the country raised $4.3 million for 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).
New York City, October 6, 2025 – Best Buddies International hosted its inaugural Best Buddies Challenge: New York, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs and Wells Fargo. on Saturday, October 4th. Cycling legend and Tour de France Stage Winner Mark Cavendish served as Honorary Chair of the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk benefiting Best Buddies International.
MIAMI (WSVN) - Hundreds walked alongside 7News at Miami’s loanDepot Park for the fifth annual Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
A new program designed to create inclusive, supported travel experiences that bring people together, build confidence, and create lifelong friendships through shared travel opportunities.
A global movement aimed at ending isolation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is coming to the Cayman Islands, with the launch of a local Best Buddies chapter led by Inclusion Cayman.