SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) – South Floridians came together for some fun and philanthropy in Sunrise, as Best Buddies held their annual fundraiser with a pandemic-friendly twist.
The organization’s Friendship Walk turned into a tailgate at the BB&T on Saturday due to COVID-19 safety protocols, but the energy and excitement were even higher this year.
That’s so “retarded.” You’re such a “retard.” Retard… one of the few words that physically hurts me when I hear it. My heart aches; my stomach clenches; my eyes sting. It always takes a beat before it registers; did someone really just say that? As a special educator, I especially hated that word. Then 8 years ago, it became personal.
August 15, 2018, Miami – On August 5, 2018, Best Buddies International and Houseparty celebrated National Friendship Day by hosting a “party-thon” via the Houseparty App to raise funds and awareness for the organization’s mission of friendship and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Boston, May 22, 2019 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place May 31 – June 1st. More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People walked for a good cause on Saturday during the Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
South Floridians came together for some fun and philanthropy in Sunrise, as Best Buddies held their annual fundraiser with a pandemic-friendly twist.
The power of love and friendship is a gift that Teri gave to her friends in Best Buddies and we are eternally grateful for her commitment to our organization’s mission of friendship and inclusion.