Actress Kennedy Garcia talks being an ambassador for ‘Best Buddies’
Actress Kennedy Garcia made history as the first person with down syndrome to land a recurring role on daytime TV. Now she’s using her platform to help others…
Fascination with numbers, records helped Zach Smith land dream job with NFL
Zach Smith, just 27, is one of the NFL’s ace statisticians based at league headquarters in New York City. He is also autistic.
Best Buddies Family Support Program
Best Buddies Family Support provides families with essential resources to navigate raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies chapter in Brewer making an impact on students
In its first year, Brewer is the largest school chapter in Maine.
Jersey Mike’s Subs & Best Buddies Join Forces
Anthony Shriver, Best Buddies and Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s Subs speaks with Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu about Best Buddies...
Pats QB Drake Maye shows support for Best Buddies at Jersey Mike’s in Watertown
WATERTOWN, MASS. (WHDH) – New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye stopped by a Jersey Mike’s location in Watertown on Monday to show his support for Best Buddies, a nonprofit that creates opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Best Buddies International Raises a Record-Breaking $7.2 Million at the Jersey Mike’s Subs Best Buddies Miami Gala
Celebrating Best Buddies International’s Mission of Inclusion and Honoring Best Buddies Global Ambassador Guy Fieri with the 2024 ‘Spirit of Leadership’ Award
Miami, Florida, Nov. 21, 2024 – Best Buddies International hosted its Best Buddies Challenge: Miami the Best Buddies Miami Gala on Saturday, November 16. This year’s Gala raised a record-breaking $7.2 million for Best Buddies programs!
Best Buddies Ride and Gala Raises $7 million
MIAMI (WSVN) – Cyclists took South Florida on a ride for a cause Saturday evening to support the mission statement of Best Buddies.
The event comes in the wake of the organization’s 26th Gala, where it aimed to celebrate and honor the dedication of supporters, participants, and volunteers. Cycling legends Chris Froome, Alberto Contador, Geraint Thomas, and Mark Cavendish were in attendance for the 75 to 100-mile ride.
Best Buddies International to Honor Global Ambassador and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri at the Jersey Mike’s Subs Best Buddies Miami Gala
Miami, Florida, Nov. 13, 2024 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is thrilled to present its Best Buddies Challenge: Miami Chaired by Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund and Presented by the Andrew P. Barowsky Foundation, and Mack Cycle & Fitness and the Jersey Mike’s Subs Best Buddies Miami Gala on Saturday, November 16.
Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises $4.3 Million to Support Best Buddies International
MANASQUAN, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 – Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across the country raised $4.3 million for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit committed to fostering one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living and family support opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).