VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Grace Davis, a longtime friend of Abbie Stockard, can’t contain her excitement after watching her friend crowned Miss America.
“I would love to try on the crown!” Davis said, beaming with pride. And who knows? She just might get the chance, as her friendship with Stockard has been years in the making.
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JULY 18TH, 2025 Best Buddies Bolivia has been awarded its first Premio Maya of the Bicentennial—the highest public honor granted in the country. This distinction is far more than an award; it is a powerful acknowledgment of years of dedication to social and workplace inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Best Buddies nonprofit became the latest recipient of a big surprise from WSMV4′s Surprise Squad. The organization creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Global Collaboration Brings Friendship and Creativity to the Forefront.
A Best Buddies Jobs participant is building new skills and growing in his role at Rosetta Bakery in Bethesda, Maryland.
7NEWS spoke with local family about why the Siblings Program is so important.
Anthony Kennedy Shriver discusses inclusion, family support, and meaningful connections.