Press Releases Archives - Best Buddies International

A&E Network’s Emmy®-Winning Docuseries “Born This Way” Renewed For Six-part Short-form Digital Series Alongside A One Hour Linear Series Finale Holiday Special

Dec 13, 2019

A&E Network’s critically-acclaimed, Emmy-winning docuseries “Born This Way” will bring the gang back together for a six-part short-form digital series as well as a one-hour linear series finale holiday special.

Tom Brady Stepping Down as Honorary Co-Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port and Stepping Up as Global Ambassador for Best Buddies International

Dec 10, 2019

After 16 years of serving as Honorary Co-Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, NFL Superstar Tom Brady is passing the leadership baton…

Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami and 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala Raise $2.9 Million to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Dec 3, 2019

Nearly 850 people attended the 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22. The event raised $2.9 million in total donations for Best Buddies International.

Best Buddies International to Host Best Buddies Challenge: Miami & 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala

Nov 19, 2019

Best Buddies International is thrilled to present its 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22

Best Buddies International Integrates My Friend Clyde Into Its Educational Program For Elementary Schools

Nov 19, 2019

Best Buddies International is excited to announce a new partnership with My Friend Clyde, a children’s book written by Jason Kendal and beautifully illustrated by Mariam Kendal that aims to teach over 1,300 elementary school students about acceptance and respect.

MOD Pizza Partnership Champions Workplace Inclusivity

Sep 26, 2019

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”), a purpose-led fast-casual pizza brand, today announced a nationwide partnership with Best Buddies International (“Best Buddies”)…

16th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented By Pepsi-Cola Raises $4 Million For Best Buddies International

Sep 13, 2019

San Simeon, CA, September 19, 2019 – The 16th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola raised $4 million […]

20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Presented By Pepsi-cola And Shaw’s And Star Market Foundation Raises $6.6 Million For People With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Jun 7, 2019

The weekend’s festivities kicked off with the Best Buddies Tom Brady Football Challenge and the Guy Cooking with Best Buddies Celebrity Chef Food and Wine Festival.

Join Tom Brady & Challenge Yourself to Change Lives at the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation

May 22, 2019

Boston, May 22, 2019 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place May 31 – June 1st. More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.

Anthony K. Shriver and Maria Shriver to Host 3rd Annual Best Buddies Mother’s Day Celebration Featuring Title Sponsor Hublot

May 3, 2019

Best Buddies is excited to announce its Third Annual Best Buddies Mother’s Day Celebration featuring Title Sponsor Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot. The event will be co-hosted by Best Buddies Founder, Chairman & CEO Anthony K. Shriver and Founder, The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, Maria Shriver. The event will take place Saturday, May 11, in Malibu, California.