Best Buddies is dedicated to improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, Tara Sanders and her mom Pat stop by the TODAY plaza to talk about what the organization means to them.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - 7NEWS chief meteorologist Jeremy Reiner and anchors Juliana Mazza and Amaka Ubaka joined thousands of other cyclists in completing the Best Buddies Challenge.
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, "a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012."
Bethesda, MD, April 9, 2025 – Rosetta Bakery, renowned for authentic, handcrafted Italian baked goods that honor tradition and Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), are pleased to announce the continued expansion of their inspiring partnership with the forthcoming debut of a new Rosetta Bakery x Best Buddies location in Bethesda, Maryland.
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.