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Roman Josi Pledge

A good friend is like a good teammate. They celebrate with you, they have your back, and they know what makes you special. In the game of life, we all need teammates, but not everyone has them. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are among the most at-risk groups to experience loneliness, isolation, and bullying. Best Buddies directly addresses this need through their friendship programs, and I am committed to joining them in the fight.

For the next 5 years, I will be matching up to $30,000 in donations annually, with the goals to raise $300,000 together and create 5,000 new buddy pairs across Tennessee. Will you join me?

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The Need

  • Roughly 160,000 individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in Tennessee
  • 83% of adolescents with IDD have experienced bullying
  • Only 14.6% of students with IDD spend most of their day in inclusive settings
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The Solution

  • 96% of Best Buddies participants with IDD feel more accepted by their friends
  • 96% of participants without IDD are more aware of the abilities of people with IDD
  • 92% of all participants report that they would recommend Best Buddies to others
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Our Progress

  • 90 School Chapters Statewide, 1,100 Active Matches
  • 4 Citizens (adult) Chapters, 150 Active Matches
  • Programs in 21 Counties
  • 4,500 Overall Participants

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