October 1, 2018
November 9, 2019
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Over 300 prominent guests will gather at the beautiful Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis for the Best Buddies Indiana Champion Gala on November 9 to celebrate the impact of the Best Buddies mission and the efforts of our 2019 Champion of the Year candidates.
Past Events
March 4, 2019
Starting in April 2019
Notre Dame, Indianapolis, Highland
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).
October 10, 2018
December 14, 2018
Indianapolis, IN
Gather your buddies and join the Purple Team on Friday, December 14 to help Best Buddies create friendships and jobs for Hoosiers with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
June 28, 2018
July 20-23, 2018
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University
Over the past 29 years, the Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) has inspired thousands of leaders to be Best Buddies advocates and to bring about social change in their communities.
February 15, 2018
February 23, 2018
Indianapolis, IN
Bankers Life Field House
Invite your friends & family as we sit together as a group to watch the Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks & get discounted tickets! Enjoy the game & a post-game player talk with Joe Young.
February 13, 2018
May 12, 2018
Highland, IN
Wicker Memorial Park
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration is free and there is no minimum fundraising amount to participate. We hope you’ll join us!
February 9, 2018
September 13, 2018
Indianapolis, IN
Location TBD
Champion of the Year is an annual eight-week fundraising competition organized by Best Buddies Indiana, featuring a select group of professionals and community leaders. These philanthropic trailblazers do all they can to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies, competing with one another to earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.
December 5, 2016
Best Buddies is partnering with the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities and the Close Up Foundation to send six buddy pairs to Washington, DC for an incredible experience. Close Up’s flagship High School Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to experience their government in action.
October 20, 2016
April 23, 2017
Indianapolis, IN
Celebration Plaza & White River State Park Canal
Join us at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The walk plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.
October 19, 2016
March 4, 2017
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Roof Ballroom
The Best Buddies Indiana 15th Anniversary Gala: A Celebration of Friendship will be a spectacular event taking place on March 4, 2017 at the beautiful Indiana Roof Ballroom to celebrate 15 years of Best Buddies programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indiana.
July 7, 2016
August 26-28, 2016
Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charities throughout the country, and more than 5,000 charities signed up to participate last year. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event and support Best Buddies Indiana during the weekend of August 26-28, 2016.
December 22, 2015
March 5, 2016
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Experience a spectacular evening featuring a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, live musical entertainment, and dancing in support of Best Buddies Indiana friendship and leadership programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.