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2025 BBMN Friendship Walk Grid

Perham Community Celebrates Inclusion at the Best Buddies Summer Picnic!

The growing movement of friendship and inclusion in Perham, Minnesota.

2025 BBMN Owatonna Community Kicks Off Summer with Best Buddies Picnic Having Fun

Owatonna Community Kicks Off Summer with Best Buddies Picnic!

Over 200 members celebrated friendship, connection, and fun at Manthey Park.

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2025 Friendship Walk Welcomes Over 1,000 Attendees to Celebrate Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities

A celebration of friendship, inclusion, and community spirit like never before.

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Best Buddies Middle Schools: Ben & Bennett

A cheerful friendship formed through Best Buddies at St. Anthony Middle School.

Maureen Cahill Named Best Buddies in Minnesota 2024 Champion of the Year

Maureen Cahill Named Best Buddies in Minnesota 2024 Champion of the Year

Grand Champion raises over $50,000 for Best Buddies mission in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Delegation Attends Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Indiana

A weekend of inspiration, advocacy and friendship at Best Buddies Leadership Conference.

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Minnesota Vikings’ Harrison Phillips Gives Best Buddies in Minnesota Participants Exclusive Game Day Experience

Participants from Best Buddies in Minnesota were gifted a gameday experience with Minnesota Vikings’ defensive tackle Harrison Phillips.

Sara Messerli Named as Champion of the Year

Sara Messerli Named Best Buddies in Minnesota 2023 Champion of the Year

Grand Champion raises over $44,000 for Best Buddies programs in Minnesota.

Holli and Max Friendship Pair

Best Buddies Friendship Pair: Holli & Max

A life-changing story of friendship.

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Excelsior Elementary School Receives Award From Best Buddies International

Excelsior Elementary School honored as Outstanding Chapter at BBLC

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2023 Friendship Walk raises over $96,000 for Minnesota Programs

Best Buddies in Minnesota hosted its annual Friendship Walk celebrating inclusion

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Best Buddies in Minnesota Hosts Annual Friendship Ball

The 2nd Annual Best Buddies Friendship Ball exhibited joy, love, and inclusivity.

BBMN ICYMI Morpheus Benefi Concert

Best Buddies in Minnesota April Newsletter

Walk for inclusion on Saturday, May 20th at Weaver Lake Park

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Best Buddies Minnesota to Host Friendship Walk in Maple Grove

Walk for inclusion on Saturday, May 20th at Weaver Lake Park

Citizens Volunteers Needed

Best Buddies Citizens: A Life-Changing Program for Adults

The Best Buddies Citizens program is looking for volunteers without disabilities!

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Best Buddies Citizens Launches in Rochester

Best Buddies adult friendship program comes to Rochester, MN

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