Andrew and Mercedes were matched through Best Buddies in their freshman year of high school…

It is very important to Jack that people with IDD never feel alone…

If you imagine the purest, most beautiful thing you could see, that’s Tatyana Spidell to me. We’ve been matched since fall of 2017. She’s a ray of sunshine that on many occasions has turned the worst days completely around…

Spread the Word to End the Word is a national campaign to end the use of the R-word. The campaign was started to create more accepting attitudes and communities for all people by asking people to pledge to end the use of the derogatory word.

Before joining Best Buddies, Will Kennedy had difficulty talking to kids with disabilities. When he did talk to them, it was usually a very short conversation and he didn’t make much more of it. Once he joined Conway High School Best Buddies, Will quickly realized that the members surpassed his perception of people with disabilities.

Last summer, Jack had the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies Leadership Conference where he participated as an Ambassador…

Paige Petersen first met her buddy Brian in the sixth grade…

The reasons for my intrigue weren’t entirely clear to me at the time; something about her told me that behind her torn pop-culture literature, shy giggle, and infectious smile, was a girl with so much to offer.

Alka and I were matched in a Best Buddies friendship two years ago and have been great friends ever since!

Friendships can be a struggle for many people, but I have had no struggles maintaining a strong bond with John.