With help from Jesse’s family and Best Buddies, Matt & Jesse have become true friends. Real Best Buddies! Matt and Jesse enjoy conversations with each other, watching movies while eating pizza (Jesse’s favorite)…
Numerous studies have shown that active video games may be useful for promoting physical activity for therapeutic uses, including for balance, rehabilitation, and management of illness or disease. However, not many studies have shown what the social outcomes are when people with disabilities play video games for leisure.
Bowling, grabbing a bite to eat, or going to Movie Monday at Ballpark Village are all activities that students are enjoying while participating in the one-to-one friendship program, Best Buddies.
To recognize the efforts of one of its team member volunteers, Wells Fargo will provide Best Buddies Missouri with a $10,000 grant. Devin DeStefano of St. Louis received a Wells Fargo Volunteer Service Award for his commitment to Best Buddies Missouri.
Best Buddies Month is a time for Best Buddies participants to reflect on the importance of friendship, jobs, and the development of future leaders. Most importantly, it is a time to show the world the significance of these essentials in every individual’s life.
June marks the beginning of summer vacation for many students and they are often headed off to summer camp. Best Buddies Missouri was chosen as a charity partner for K.A.R.E. Camp for three sessions this summer.
The month of May was busy with events and awareness initiatives. On Mother’s Day, Best Buddies Missouri was the beneficiary of the All Community Events Mother’s Day 5K & 10K at Forest Park. Mom’s were celebrated all morning and rewarded with a colorful rose and delicious cake pop as they crossed the finish line.
In April, Best Buddies Missouri hosted the 2nd Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Creve Coeur Park. Over 500 participants celebrated our mission of friendship and social inclusion, raising nearly $75,000 for our programs. Special guests Senator Roy Blunt, Miss Missouri Sydnee Stottlemyre, and Olympic Champion and World Cup Champion, Lori Chalupny motivated participants with their words about what Best Buddies means to them and how friendships have helped shape them to become successful leaders for our state.
Best Buddies Missouri (BBMO) is growing fast since becoming the 26th state office of Best Buddies International in January. A lot has been happening across the Show-Me-State starting with welcoming Amber Moloney as the first Best Buddies Missouri Program Manager on February 29.
June marks the beginning of summer vacation for many students and they are often headed off to summer camp. Best Buddies Missouri was chosen as a charity partner for K.A.R.E. Camp for three sessions this summer.
Meet Holly & Hannah! They are a part of one of newest chapters in Missouri and were just matched in the Fall of 2015. They have already formed a fast friendship as they both share a love for bowling, ice cream and the Wild West! We look forward to watching […]
Best Buddies Missouri was selected as the sole charity for the St Louis Turkey Trot, hosted by All Community Events. This inaugural event saw over 1,000 runners complete the 8K course through scenic Forest Park.
A glorious fall evening was spent with new and old friends! Thank you to the Macon Family for graciously hosting the Cheers to Friendship gathering at their lovely home.
Missouri hosted their inaugural Best Buddies Friendship Walk (BBFW) on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Creve Coeur Lake Park in St Louis, MO. The event drew over 300 participants and volunteers, raising over $62,000 for Best Buddies Missouri!