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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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).
MIAMI (WSVN) - As thousands of bicyclists prepare to take on the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the CEO of Best Buddies is preparing for a special ride with a good friend. More than 8,500 people have signed up to take part in the annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge this year. Among those hitting the streets with a purpose is Anthony Shriver, the CEO of Best Buddies. His nonprofit organization promotes inclusion for those with disabilities.
MIAMI (WSVN) - It was a fun morning at loanDepot Park in Miami, as the Best Buddies community and the 7News family came together to send a message of inclusion.
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.