Press Releases

Best Buddies International to Host Virtual Friendship Walk in Support of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Best Buddies is excited to announce the first-ever national Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk on June 20, 2020.

Redemption Donates Online Proceeds to International Charities

Redemption, online clothing store, will be donating 100% of U.S online sales to COVID-19 relief, equally distributed to Best Buddies and Meals on Wheels America.

Singer Rebecca Black Teams Up With Best Buddies to Release New Song ‘Alone Together’

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Rebecca Black and four Best Buddies Ambassadors — Bret, Christina, Marlana and Alphonso — came together via Zoom to co-write and perform the song Alone Together with the goal of uniting communities globally while physically apart. 100% percent of the proceeds from Alone Together will directly benefit Best Buddies’ global programs and initiatives.

Best Buddies in South Florida to Host Annual Friendship Walk Benefiting Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Best Buddies International is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Florida on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Maurice A. Ferré Park in Downtown Miami.

Special Olympics and Best Buddies build global movement to promote inclusion

Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and supporters from around the world will unite on Wednesday, March 4th for the annual Spread the Word Day.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Nicole Maddox, Director, Communications
By phone: 305-374-2233 xt. 343
By e-mail: nicolemaddox@bestbuddies.org

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