“Best Buddies North Carolina hosted its 7th Annual Champion of the Year Gala at The Filmore last Friday, November 10. Mark Bodek, Charlotte FC equipment assistant and Best Buddies Jobs participant, served as this year’s Gala keynote speaker.”
Featured on WRAL, this Best Buddies High School chapter integrates all participants with the community, through service events and fundraisers.
Giving individuals with IDD an equal opportunity to pursue employment will help make our communities more inclusive.
Over the weekend, thousands of Best Buddies participants from around the world convened at Indiana University for the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. For many, this isn’t just a conference — it’s a reunion.
A new fundraising initiative that brings together a passion for golf and a commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with IDD.
Nearly 2,800 global leaders will gather July 17–20 at the 2026 Best Buddies Leadership Conference, where the theme "One Team, One World" celebrates friendship, leadership, and inclusion through inspiring speakers, training, and shared experiences.