Today we celebrate those who have filled our lives with love, light, and friendship. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you the beautiful friendship between Best Buddies participant Miracle Pelayo and Olivia Culpo, Best Buddies Global Ambassador and International Board Member. “From the moment I […]

On November 22nd, The Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami welcomed the Makarov Foundation and its Founder Igor Makarov, philanthropist and businessman. Mr. Makarov, along with six other members of his organization, participated in the world-class 70-mile cycling event to support Best Buddies International’s mission.

Lyft’s Jobs Access Program aims to close transportation gaps related to employment access and job training.

Arlington Public Schools renamed their special education program after honorary chair of Special Olympics, honorary board member of Best Buddies International and global leader and advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Previously the Stratford Program, the “Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program” will continue to serve as [...]

"Best Buddies takes a holistic, lifelong approach," described Twin Peaks Pioneer Press Contributing Columnist Caryn Sullivan. "With support from staff, volunteers and a growing use of technology, students with and without intellectual and developmental limitations are paired up, thoughtfully and carefully." As a mother of a son with autism, Caryn [...]

Best Buddies participant Gabriella Grace Parisi (GiGi) was recently crowned Mount Olive High School’s Homecoming Queen! GiGi is the first student with Down syndrome to win the crown in Mount Olive's history. This important day for Mount Olive High School embodies the culture of acceptance and friendship that Best Buddies [...]

October 14, 2019 – Earlier this month, the Carnival Foundation welcomed Best Buddies International’s Founder, Chairman and CEO Anthony K. Shriver to its worldwide headquarters in Doral, FL to celebrate the two organizations’ 23-year partnership. For the first time in the history of our relationship, Carnival doubled its financial commitment […]

Best Buddies International is excited to announce the expansion of our international reach into Ukraine. Best Buddies Ukraine hosted its launch event on September 28, where families, new participants, local media and community members attended to welcome Best Buddies to the city of Kyiv. The Best Buddies Citizens pilot program […]

Dear Best Buddies Family, Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the monumental contributions of employees with disabilities and highlights the importance of inclusive workforces. This year’s theme – “The Right Talent, Right Now” – perfectly embodies the life-changing work that we are doing here at Best […]

  Today we celebrate the legacy and life of Rosemary Kennedy, eldest of the Kennedy sisters. Rosemary was one of the inspirations that led Anthony Kennedy Shriver to create Best Buddies, in hopes of fostering a more inclusive world for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The first teacher of […]