As we approach Friendship Walk season, it is important to attempt to fundraise to give back to the Best Buddies organization! Fundraising can be intimidating, but with your Personal Friendship Walk Page, it is extremely simple! In this blog we will break down step by step how to be a successful fundraiser for the Friendship Walk!
Start a
Chapter
Bring the mission of Best Buddies to your school or community by starting your own chapter
Join the
Jobs Program
Get help finding a job that YOU want to do by joining the Jobs program and working with our dedicated staff.
Host a
Training
Host a training for leaders with IDD on public speaking or advocacy in your school or community.
Become a
Board Member
Advocate, raise funds, and spread the mission of Best Buddies by joining an advisory board.
“Our club is a community where people come to create lifelong bonds. We are proud of fostering a culture where the friendships created transcend beyond club meetings and activities.”
Manage Your Chapter Online!
Best Buddies’ chapter management portal is now available to current chapter leaders and advisors.
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Champions Interview
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to watch Champions! This movie follows a basketball coach (Woody Harrelson) who receives a court order to lead a team of basketball players with IDD. By the end of the movie, the coach gains a better understanding of the players and their bond becomes stronger than ever before.
Autism Acceptance Month 2023
Every April, individuals from around the world celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. Formerly known as Autism Awareness Month, many individuals and activists have replaced the word “Awareness” with “Acceptance” in order to convey how people should not only be aware of autism, but fully accept and actively include people with autism in their lives. In this blog, we will be going into detail about the history of Autism Acceptance Month and various ways you can support its mission.
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