Best Buddies is expanding. The nonprofit that supports people with disabilities now offers a new program. It provides support to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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SUNRISE, Fla. — As you probably know, every member of the Florida Panthers has the chance to spend a day with the Stanley Cup. Well, Local 10 got to tag along with groups of Best Buddies, the Special Olympics, and the Panthers adaptive hockey group!
Over the 4th of July weekend, Best Buddies International hosted its Champion of the Year fundraiser at Hotel Jerome with the theme of a Gala en Blanc. Founded in 1987 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver when he was a student at Georgetown University, the organization has been dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) since the beginning.
The Tea Area School District is celebrating kindness this week, with some high schoolers hosting a special assembly for younger students.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is following in the footsteps of Tom Brady, far beyond just the football field. Maye has taken over the reins from Brady as an ambassador for Best Buddies, an international organization that supports countless individuals with intellectual disabilities across New England.
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) and Eunie’s Buddies are proud to announce a new partnership that extends Eunie’s Buddies’s established mentorship program to families served through the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, offering parent-to-parent connection for families navigating the early stages of their Down syndrome journey.
Best Buddies International welcomed an exciting lineup of celebrity supporters, families, and Best Buddies participants for the 2025 Celebrity Holiday Bowling with Best Buddies event at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City. The annual celebration brought together nearly 200 guests for an afternoon of bowling, connection, and holiday cheer all in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.