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One-To-One Friendships

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Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

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Employment

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Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

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Leadership Development

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Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

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Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

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Family support and resources to raise a child with IDD.

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“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”

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Your one-time or monthly donation will help us create more opportunities for enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Events

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Best Buddies Challenge: New York

Oct. 4, 2025
New York, NY

A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.

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TCS New York City Marathon

November 2, 2025
New York, NY

Join Best Buddies supporters at the TCS New York City Marathon.

Best Buddies Champion of the Year

Best Buddies Champion of the Year Galas

November 2025
Albany & Rochester

Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.

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News & Stories

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Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk celebrates disability inclusion

The annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk was held on Saturday to raise awareness for the organization’s efforts to connect individuals with and without disabilities.

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Over 400 walkers lace up for Best Buddies Friendship Walk to support inclusion

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk kicked off with a day of fun and community at Total Sports Experience in Gates.

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Generation ROC: Students with disabilities shine at the Best Buddies conference

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Fox Lane High School Highlight

“These friendships are extending beyond the walls of Fox Lane High School”

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