August 17, 2019
The Madison Center for the Arts
Phoenix, AZ

Time To Shine is Best Buddies’ annual arts event, put on entirely by our amazing participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)!

November 8, 2019
Scottsdale, AZ
Monterra at WestWorld

Join us at the Champion of the Year Gala, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Arizona. Along with food, drinks, silent auction, and live music, the evening will be filled friendship and celebration as we crown Arizona’s Best Buddies Champion of the Year.

November 24, 2018
Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel
Scottsdale, AZ

Come one, come all to the 9th Annual Buddy Prom, once again hosted at the beautiful Sheraton Grand hotel in Downtown Phoenix.

June 9, 2018
Kahala Brands Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ

Join us for a day of leadership and advocacy training, as participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) will work with volunteer speech coaches as they hone their leadership and public speaking skills!

June 23, 2018
Applebee’s
Tempe, AZ

You are invited to join Best Buddies for our fourth annual Pancakes with a Purpose fundraiser! 100% of the proceeds from this event will directly benefit the 50+ student leaders, teachers, and Ambassadors who will be in attendance at the annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, Indiana this summer.

November 9, 2018
Monterra at WestWorld
Scottsdale, AZ

Calling all beaus and belles for a night of bourbon and bowties at the 15th Annual Spirit of Friendship Gala! Come dressed in your best Kentucky Derby-inspired attire as we enjoy a beautiful evening complete with gourmet dinner, top-notch live auction, five-star entertainment, and classic cocktails.

March 23, 2019
Tempe Kiwanis Park
Tempe, AZ

Join us for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

February 25, 2017
Mesa Riverview
Mesa, AZ

Come meet our incredible athletes as they run for friendship and inclusion in the 2017 Mesa-PHX Marathon. The Mesa-PHX Marathon is the single-largest local marathon in the state of Arizona and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Team Best Buddies will be running primarily in the Half Marathon and 10k categories, with a majority of the runners finishing around 8:30am.

January 11, 2017
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Chandler, AZ

Join Best Buddies Arizona at Nando’s Mexican Café for a delicious night of fundraising! Nando’s will be generously donating 5% of sales for the entire day to benefit the 2017 Friendship Walk – no flyer necessary! Just show up, eat some of the best Mexican food in town, and support Best Buddies!

January 31, 2017
Grand Canyon University Arena
Phoenix, AZ

Best Buddies Arizona is excited to once again pair up with GCU Athletics for the annual Best Buddies Night with the GCU Men’s Basketball team! Join us as we watch the Lopes take on Bethesda University of California on Tuesday, January 31^st, 2017 at the GCU Arena! Pre-game festivities will begin at 5:30pm, and tipoff will be at 7:00pm sharp. GCU will also be showing an exclusive video recap of Buddy Prom, as well as an on-court presentation of a donation to Best Buddies Arizona!

February 4, 2017
Tempe Kiwanis Park
Tempe, AZ

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Now in its 6^th year in Arizona, the Friendship Walk plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.

April 1, 2017
Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center
Phoenix, AZ

Best Buddies Arizona is proud to be putting on our 6^th Annual Best Buddies Month Celebration. On Saturday, April 1^st, 2017 at the Ability360 Rooftop Patio in Phoenix, we will be hosting a dinner and awards ceremony to honor the student leaders and volunteers who help us achieve our mission of friendship and inclusion in our schools and communities.

December 10, 2016
Chandler, AZ 85226
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park

The Phoenix Dizzy 250 Ultimate Endurance Challenge is comprised of 3 races, all competing for the overall title “Ultimate Endurance Champion.” With cyclists vs. runners vs. duathletes, this event will be both competitive and extremely fun as we mix multiple events all under the same venue!

May 13, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ  
Legacy Golf Club

Come join us for the annual Buddies & Birdies Golf Tournament at the Legacy Golf Club. The tournament is a day where we are golfing for inclusion, acceptance and new friendships.

April 2, 2016 | Tempe, AZ
Pyle Adult Recreation Center

Join us at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center in Tempe on Saturday, April 2nd for the 2016 Best Buddies Month Celebration! We will be holding an awards ceremony to honor the amazing things our chapters have accomplished this year. We will also have games, lunch, and music – all to celebrate the wonderful friendships and people who help make Best Buddies Arizona so great!

February 14, 2016 | Apache Junction, AZ
Prospector Park

The Powered by Friendship team is designed for first time runners trying to finish a half-marathon or even a full marathon. Our training schedules are designed for those who never ran a step or ever imagined completing such a challenging distance. If you don’t think you can complete the distance well then join our team and we will show you that you can and you will! Let’s not forget the real reason we run for Best Buddies Arizona; Our Buddies!

January 17, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
Downtown Phoenix at Cityscape

The Powered by Friendship team is designed for first time runners trying to finish a half-marathon or even a full marathon. Our training schedules are designed for those who never ran a step or ever imagined completing such a challenging distance. If you don’t think you can complete the distance well then join our team and we will show you that you can and you will! Let’s not forget the real reason we run for Best Buddies Arizona; Our Buddies!