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Best Buddies Friendship Walk
April 24, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies mission of inclusion.
Meet Tanya Vitela
“I live on my own and I love it because I can do whatever I want, even though I do my own chores. I love doing my own chores at my own house…”
Meet David and Aleah
“I’m glad I met Aleah through Best Buddies because she hangs out with me. She makes the time for me even after graduating from Rio Rancho High School, going to college and working…”
Meet Mikoyan Salganek
My name is Mikoyan Salganek, but my friends call me Mik. I am a Buddy, a Jobs participant, and an Ambassador for Best Buddies in New Mexico.Before Best Buddies, I was lonely and I did not have many friends. My mom had to fight for me.
Meet Garrett Duke
My name is Garrett Duke. During my freshman and sophomore years of high school, I was involved in the friendship program of Best Buddies. I thought it was a good program.
Meet Brianna Mathis & Kiersten Keller
When sophomore Brianna Mathis was asked by her friend and Chapter President Christopher to join Best Buddies she knew it was something in which she wanted to be involved. “I wanted to join Best Buddies from the minute I heard about it. My brother, Alex, has a physical disability and […]
Highlight on Friendship: Courtney & Joe
School Friendship Participant Courtney Kaltenbach shares her story as a member of Best Buddies and friend of Joe
Best Buddies Jobs: Garrett Duke
My name is Garrett Duke. During my freshman and sophomore years of high school, I was involved in the friendship program of Best Buddies. I thought it was a good program. After I graduated high school in 2014, I enrolled in APS Transition Services. I worked a lot on resumes, interviewing and I did some volunteer work at a community center, but I did not have much success finding a job.
2017 Spirit of Inclusion Awards Nominations – OPEN NOW!
The Spirit of Inclusion Awards program recognizes community members who make significant contributions to further the inclusive spirit that drives Best Buddies. The awards are based on the three pillars of the Best Buddies mission; one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).