Starting in November 2019
Tampa Bay, Fort Myers

Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and prominent community leaders.

Starting in March 2020
South Florida, Gainesville, SW Florida, Tallahassee, Palm Beach, Central Florida, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay

Join us at a Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

November 3, 2018
Fort Meyers, FL
Cohen Center Ballroom at Florida Gulf Coast University

Best Buddies Southwest Florida, with presenting sponsor FGCU Best Buddies, will be hosting our first Friendship Ball on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Cohen Center Ballroom on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University.

April 5, 2019
Brick south
Portland, ME

Champion of the Year is a 10 week fundraising competition organized by the Best Buddies’ staff, Event Committee and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and community leaders prominent in the community.

March 15, 2019
Journey Church Lake Worth
Lake Worth, FL

Join us for our most highly anticipated event as we celebrate all of our program participants across Palm Beach, Martin, and Indian River County.

March 3, 2019
Adam W. Herbert University Center at UNF
Jacksonville, FL

Come celebrate another year of Friendship at this year’s Best Buddies Jacksonville Friendship Ball!

February 24, 2019
Double Tree Hilton
Tampa, FL

Best Buddies will be hosting our annual Friendship Ball on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the beautiful Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Tampa! This ‘must attend’ event is our way to celebrate all of our program participants across the Tampa Bay Area.

February 16, 2019
The Venue at UCF
Orlando, FL

Best Buddies will be hosting our annual Best Buddies Friendship Ball in Central Florida! The evening will include appetizers, music, and dancing. Come and celebrate friendship with us!

November 16, 2018
Underground Public House
Orlando, FL

Come out to support Best Buddies by joining our last networking event of the year!

March 23, 2018
Colonial Lanes
Orlando, FL

Join us for a day of bowling, food, and a good time! We are bowling to promote inclusion and one-to-one friendships for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Central Florida area.

February 25, 2018
Double Tree Hilton
Tampa, FL

Back by popular demand, Best Buddies will be hosting our annual Friendship Ball on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the beautiful Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Tampa!

July 15, 2017
Harry Buffalo
Orlando, FL

Wear your tackiest Hawaiian shirt and come out to support Best Buddies by joining our first networking event of the year! To gain more awareness of our mission, and to promote our adult friendship program, we are hosting a Luau-themed Pub Crawl.

May 25, 2017
Downtown West Palm Beach

The Annual Pairings Food & Wine Event is returning to Downtown West Palm Beach for its sixth consecutive year. The popular foodie fest is a good time, but also gives to a good cause. This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit Best Buddies programs in Palm Beach County. Reserve your tickets today!

April 30, 2017
Paddleboard Orlando
Winter Park, FL

Join us on for a fun day in the sun to raise awareness for Best Buddies in Central Florida! Enjoy food, drinks, paddleboarding and a silent auction!

February 23, 2017
Western High School
Davie, FL

We invite you to share in the music magic that Brittany shares with her audience. Western High School will be hosting the event and tickets can be purchased ahead at $10 or the door for $15.

February 11, 2017
Applebee’s
Southwest Ranches, FL

You’re invited to a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support Best Buddies Broward. Tickets are $10.00. Meal includes: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage (coffee, juice, soda or tea.)