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).
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.
Excerpt from Nicole Brady from Denver 7
One way to hire individuals with IDD is through Best Buddies Jobs.
“Every time I go to BBLC, my love and dedication for this mission is reignited”
We all need buddies, friends who “get” us and who are there for us no matter what.
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 has a cure from age 5 to forever for loneliness.
Student leaders enjoyed a fun and engaging Leadership Conference in Colorado!
BBCO recognizes Chapters that uplift our mission even when challenges arise!