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One-To-One Friendships

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Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

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Employment

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Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

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Leadership Development

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Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

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Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

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Family support and resources to raise a child with IDD.

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“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”

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Your one-time or monthly donation will help us create more opportunities for enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Events

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Best Buddies Friendship Walks in California

Spring 2025
Statewide

Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.

Best Buddies Champion of the Year

Champion of the Year Gala

Fall 2025
Statewide

An annual fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.

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Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu

Dec. 3-7, 2025
Malibu, CA

A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.

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From Doubt to Determination

Yuhan’s Employment Journey

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The Inaugural Best Buddies Queen Stage: Palo Alto Presented By Safeway Foundation Raises $2 Million For Best Buddies International

Event Proceeds To Support Best Buddies’ Mission Of Inclusion For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

PALO ALTO, CA, April 15, 2025 – On April 11-12, Best Buddies International hosted the Best Buddies Queen Stage: Palo Alto, a charity bike ride, that commenced and concluded at the illustrious Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, CA. The event raised $2 million for Best Buddies programs.

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