Champion Event Post Description
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a...
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a...
November 6, 2019
Albuquerque Marriott
Albuquerque, NM
In 2013, Mack Cycle was introduced to Best Buddies. Their mission of providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be included in the community through friendship, jobs, leadership development, and inclusive living seemed like a natural fit for their business.
“Being positive is the key to my existence and everyone has a struggle that they want to overcome. I do not want my cerebral palsy to define me.”
Daniel was one of the first participants in the Best Buddies Tennessee Jobs program in 2015, and listed his dream job in an office setting, with a focus on tech work. After several interviews, he found a full-time position at Verus Healthcare as a medical equipment technician.
Carolyn and Haley’s friendship is unique in more ways than just its beginnings as a natural friendship. The two have a bond that is absolutely beautiful to watch, attending concerts and sporting events together, and having girl’s nights and sleepovers regularly.
October & November 2024
Central IL & Chicago
Join us at the Champion of the Year Galas, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Illinois.
I am heartbroken by the senseless tragedy that occurred at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our Best Buddies family sends its love, prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives during this horrific incident. We are especially saddened by the loss of one of our longtime Best Buddies participants, Cecil Rosenthal.
e-Buddies would like to congratulate the following members on reaching a friendship anniversary milestone! There are 48 e-Buddies pairs celebrating...
I was born at Tampa General Hospital in 1983; I was raised by my aunt, BJ, in Florida after my parents dropped me off at my grandmother’s house and never came back. School was hard for me. I was teased until I found Best Buddies in middle school. My bond with my middle school buddy helped me because I felt protected from everyone’s teasing and her friendship gave me something to look forward to every day…