Houston Champion of the Year Kickoff
October 15, 2026
Houston, TX
Mix, mingle, and celebrate this year’s Houston Champion candidates!
Champion of the Year Honors Six Leaders of Inclusion
Event proceeds will support Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion for individuals with IDD across Minnesota
Golf, Bourbon & Best Buddies
September 17, 2026
Columbus, OH
Join Bourbon Development at Bexley Links in support of Best Buddies Ohio!
Best Buddies at the Columbus Blue Jackets
October 3, 2026
Columbus, OH
Join Best Buddies for a Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Game!
Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala
December 4, 2026
Seattle, WA
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Best Buddies International Launches Programs in Guatemala
Expanding friendship and inclusion opportunities in Central America.
Leader Appreciation Event Southwest Ohio
November 19, 2026
Hamilton, OH
Join Southwest Ohio regional leaders as we celebrate 2026 and look ahead.
Best Buddies Friendship Walks in North Carolina
May 1, 2027
Charlotte, NC
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Riding for Pat: Why Tim O’Connell Keeps Coming Back to the Best Buddies Challenge
When Tim O’Connell signed up for his first Best Buddies Challenge, he had never ridden a road bike.
Yankee Game!
September 27, 2026
Bronx, NY
Cheer on the Yankees while supporting Team River Dell and inclusion!