MIAMI (WSVN) – Thousands of people woke up bright and early to put their best foot forward, all in the name of friendship.
It was a perfect Saturday morning to raise money and awareness, as participants in the annual Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk laced up their sneakers and took steps for a good cause at loanDepot Park.
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Nearly 850 people attended the 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22. The event raised $2.9 million in total donations for Best Buddies International.
Rachael Fischer is a skier, a storyteller, and a state director with a mission. The Indiana native now leads Best Buddies in Colorado, part of a global nonprofit born from the Kennedy-Shriver legacy, that’s redefining inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Shriver, 53, who founded the nonprofit program Best Buddies, which advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, shared fond memories of his cousin, Christopher Lawford, who died from a heart attack at age 63 on Tuesday, as well as his aunt, Rosemary Kennedy, whose disability spurred the foundation of Best Buddies.
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.