Best Buddies Month is a time for Best Buddies participants to reflect on the importance of friendship, jobs, and the development of future leaders. Most importantly, it is a time to show the world the significance of these essentials in every individual’s life. What began in 1993 as a one-day event has become a month-long celebration of the Best Buddies mission. 2017 marks our 28th Anniversary, and we want you to celebrate the impact our friendship, jobs, and leadership development programs have had on your life.

Daniel helped found Best Buddies Kentucky in 2009. He currently serves as a Best Buddies Ambassador at local, state, and national events; as a Best Buddies Kentucky Advisory Board Member; and also participates in the Best Buddies College Program at the University of Louisville. Daniel embodies the Best Buddies mission […]

Brittany and Katherine are members of the Best Buddies College program at Western Kentucky University. They were matched in the Fall of 2012, but their connection dates back many years, as these two have attended the same church since childhood. Brittany is a strong self-advocate, and an active member of […]

Best Buddies is excited to welcome Shannon Evanko as the new Program Manager for our school chapters. Shannon attended Auburn University where she was involved in Best Buddies for three years, and was paired with her buddy, Dawn! Shannon recently served as a 2014 Summer Intern with Best Buddies Kentucky, […]