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Love and Friendship, Best Buddies Style!

Feb 14, 2017

Friendships like Madison’s and Angelica’s demonstrate the power of our Friendship program. They have been best buddies for over two years and love to go to the movies together, shop, travel, and compete in beauty pageants. Angelica is the current National Miss Amazing — a pageant that celebrates and empowers girls and women with disabilities. Madison and Angelica are also fierce advocates of the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign to end the hurtful use of the R-word.

Babcock Breaking Barriers

Feb 2, 2017

Throughout Hannah Babcock’s life, she has heard her fair share of “No, you can’t”s when trying to break the norms for people with intellectual disabilities. This time, she confidently said, “Yes, I can!” when she won the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children’s 2016 Yes I Can! Award in School and Community Service in November.

Give Me A ‘B’: North Rockland’s Best Buddies Has Lots To Cheer About

Feb 2, 2017

Decked out in matching red T-shirts and hair ribbons, North Rockland Central School District’s Best Buddies United cheerleaders tore up the floor last Saturday with their rocking routines. The squad performed stunts, jumps, motions and dances to customized background music that included the chant: “United…

Packed House for Best Buddy Talent Show

Jan 30, 2017

For the 14th consecutive year, Yucaipa High School’s Best Buddy Talent Show was held in the Multipurpose Room and it was an overflowing crowd. Outside, JoJo’s Grill-A-Dog offered hot dogs and food to more than an estimated 700 attendees. “Best Buddies International is a club that has been overseen by Hope Gutierrez.

Family of Dover Boy with Autism Receives ‘Outpouring of Support’

Jan 20, 2017

When Robyn Foller posted a request on Facebook for cards for her son’s 13th birthday, she didn’t expect much. She thought maybe she’d get a couple of cards that could help cheer him up after years of heartbreaking birthdays. But she never expected such an overwhelming outpouring of support from

MGM Resorts International Donates $150,000 to Support Best Buddies Nevada’s Jobs Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Jan 18, 2017

Best Buddies International is excited to announce a generous donation from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) of $150,000 to support the Best Buddies Jobs program in Nevada.

Basketball Partners with Best Buddies

Jan 17, 2017

The University of Utah women’s basketball team has partnered with Best Buddies, which is an international nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The team focuses on the one-to-one friendships that the member of this organization may not receive on a normal basis.

Nonprofit Hosting Prom for those with Disabilities

Jan 13, 2017

A nonprofit organization that helps those with disabilities is hosting a special prom. They’re also looking for people to donate dresses to those who will attend. Best Buddies is an international nonprofit that assists those with intellectual and developmental disabilities make friends and find jobs.

Best Buddies Participant Michael Taylor Visits his Idol Al Roker at The Today Show

Jan 11, 2017

Michael Taylor’s journey is an inspiration to all who know him. He went from being isolated and deprived of his freedom after spending 30 years wrongly institutionalized at the age of 13, to living on his own, and being the longest tenured employee at Best Buddies Maryland.

Celtics Honor Newton ‘Hero Among Us’ Richard Berman

Jan 11, 2017

Richard Berman, an ambassador for Best Buddies Massachusetts, will be honored at TD Garden Wednesday as the Boston Celtics take on the Washington Wizards. Berman is receiving recognition as part of the Boston Celtics’ “Heroes Among Us” program, established in 1997 to honor “outstanding individuals