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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

Best Buddies WNY talks about Leadership Conference

Fox Lane High School

Fox Lane High School Highlight

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

Manny's Story

Best Buddies Jobs: Manny’s Story

“I want to work at Amwins for life and retire here.”

Michael Ambassador

Best Buddies Ambassadors: Michael’s Story

“I am proud to be an advocate for Best Buddies.”

Best Buddies International asks its participants to support its mission by walking at their local Best Buddies Friendship Walk. Best Buddies in New York participants, however, decided to up the ante by running instead of walking. And this was not just any run: Team Best Buddies ran 26.2 miles in the famed New York City Marathon.

Best Buddies in New York Runs for Inclusion in New York City Marathon

Best Buddies International asks its participants to support its mission by walking at their local Best Buddies Friendship Walk. Best Buddies in New York participants, however, decided to up the ante by running instead of walking. And this was not just any run: Team Best Buddies ran 26.2 miles in the famed New York City Marathon.

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Best Buddies in NYC takes on a New Project

An unique experience set up in NYC for our Best Buddies Jobs and Citizens!

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Buddy Connect in Best Buddies Citizens!

Join the Best Buddies Citizens Program!

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BBNY introduces their 2023-2025 State Ambassadors

BBNY is excited to have selected the 11 State Ambassadors for the 2023-2025 term.

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Best Buddies x Reel Abilities

Best Buddies works alongside Reel Abilities!

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BB Jobs Participant Zach and the NFL

NFL Able is created!!!

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Best Buddies NY promotes inclusivity, ends isolation in the community

The non-profit organization Best Buddies builds bonds through its friendship program…

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Albany Best Buddies heads to Fox 23

Albany Best Buddies heads to Fox 23

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Best Buddies in NY promotes inclusivity, ends isolation in the community

Best Buddies NY promotes inclusivity, ends isolation in the community

Eradicating Stereotypes

Best Buddies is crucial in eradicating stereotypes

Best Buddies is crucial in eradicating stereotypes, discrimination of neurodiversity

Buffalo Sabres Experience with Alex Tuch

Buffalo Sabres Experience with Alex Tuch

Sessions were held in Rochester, Albany, Long Island and NYC!

Best Buddies in WNY participants celebrating at the Champion Kickoff event

Back to Best Buddies held across NY State

Sessions were held in Rochester, Albany, Long Island and NYC!

Best Buddies Build Friendships One Brick at a Time

Best Buddies Build Friendships One Brick at a Time

Students donate Lego sets to children in need.

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St Christopher Fitness is nominated to become Albany’s Champion of the Year

Starting their 12 week campaign with an awesome news feature!

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Kicking off Champions in WNY!

Starting the 2022 Champion Season off right!

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Meet a Citizens Match!!!

NYC Citizens Match: Carole and Sheridan

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Buffalo Bill Tyrel Dodson host First Ever Mini Golfing with the Buddies Event

Buffalo Bill Tyrel Dodson and Friends join Buddies for a day of fun!

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Best Buddies visits John’s Crazy Socks

Best Buddies on Long Island visits new facilities of John’s Crazy Socks

Best Buddies in New York Friendship Pair Janice and Judy

Meet Janice & Judy, Best Buddies Citizens pair since 2016

A message from Judy about her friendship with Janice…

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Songs of Love Foundation Partnership

A nonprofit that creates free, personalized, original songs…

Best Buddies in Albany Local Leadership Training Day 2020

New York State Local Leadership Trainings

We held four Virtual Local Leadership Trainings across the state…

We hosted over 14 virtual events. Here are some highlights!

August Virtual Event Summary

We hosted over 14 virtual events. Here are some highlights!

Best Buddies in New York July Virtual Events

July Virtual Event Summary

We had a busy month of Virtual event in the month of July!

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