Champion of the Year Gala: Maine
October 25, 2024
Portland, ME
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
October 25, 2024
Portland, ME
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
“I love it every second—it just brings me so much joy to be able to bring happiness and inclusion to my school.”
Central Maine is next up for Best Buddies’ expansion plan, and we’ve already made great strides in 2024!
The Courageous Steps Project & Best Buddies UMaine: An Enchanted Evening, Shining Stars Ball
South Portland High School alumnus and Portland Citizen Jackson Bowie-Haskell shares his thoughts on Autism Awareness Month.
Spring 2025
Portland & Bangor
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
“We all just hang out, we help each other, include each other…”
“You should try being a Buddy: you’ll leave with a full heart.”
Explore Malcomson’s impact leading Best Buddies, directing skates program, and more
We’re thrilled to announce Fiona MacArthur as our 2023 Grand Champion!