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Friendship, inclusion, and the power of showing up: How Best Buddies is building belonging in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley

Friendship, inclusion, and the power of showing up: How Best Buddies is building belonging in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley

May 22, 2025

Rachael Fischer is a skier, a storyteller, and a state director with a mission. The Indiana native now leads Best Buddies in Colorado, part of a global nonprofit born from the Kennedy-Shriver legacy, that’s redefining inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies’ Anthony K. Shriver Featured on NBC’s Today Show

Best Buddies’ Anthony K. Shriver Featured on NBC’s Today Show

May 24, 2024

On May 21, Anthony K. Shriver, Founder and CEO of Best Buddies International, was interviewed by Savannah Guthrie on NBC’s Today Show. They discussed Best Buddies’ mission to foster inclusion for the IDD community and the new initiative, Eunie’s Buddies.

Celebrating Seniors in Colorado!

Celebrating Seniors in Colorado!

May 24, 2024

Excerpt from Nicole Brady from Denver 7

Corporate Call To Action

Corporate Call To Action

Oct 4, 2023

One way to hire individuals with IDD is through Best Buddies Jobs.

20th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference 2023

20th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference 2023

Aug 7, 2023

“Every time I go to BBLC, my love and dedication for this mission is reignited”

The Best Buddies Mission In Action

The Best Buddies Mission In Action

Jul 14, 2023

We all need buddies, friends who “get” us and who are there for us no matter what.

The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Generous Grant To Support Best Buddies in Aspen

The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Generous Grant To Support Best Buddies in Aspen

Mar 29, 2023

With the grant provided by The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, Best Buddies will focus on furthering our mission of inclusion through launching Friendship programs

Best Buddies International Supports the Entire Community

Best Buddies International Supports the Entire Community

Mar 2, 2023

Best Buddies has a cure from age 5 to forever for loneliness.

That’s a wrap on BBLC!

That’s a wrap on BBLC!

Aug 2, 2022

Student leaders enjoyed a fun and engaging Leadership Conference in Colorado!

Chapter Spotlight: University of Colorado Boulder

Chapter Spotlight: University of Colorado Boulder

Jul 7, 2022

BBCO recognizes Chapters that uplift our mission even when challenges arise!

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