Best Buddies launched the Eunie’s Buddies campaign, #WithYou — a nationwide movement supporting families of individuals with IDD through mentorship, resources, and community during Best Buddies Month and World Down Syndrome Day.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Kiantis Gallion, a 24-year-old motivational speaker and autism advocate, joined us on Friday, Dec. 27 to chat about his journey as a Best Buddies ambassador for Wisconsin and the organization’s ongoing programs.
Josh Felder is still getting the hang of his superpowers. He’s starred in a feature film, sure. Danced alongside The Weeknd, yes. But if you talk to Felder, this is only the beginning.
Best Buddies participants in Georgia share their journeys and experiences with Fox 5 Atlanta.
Best Buddies Ambassador, Chloe Thibault and SVP Global Mission, State Development and Operations, David Quilleon meet with WPBF’s Mark Kelly on air.
Jack Mayor found attending High School almost impossible because he was bullied by other students who didn’t understand his autism until he found Best Buddies.
The film shows how Sam Piazza overcame bullying, won Homecoming King at Gaither High School, and is an advocate for people with disabilities.
“Being positive is the key to my existence and everyone has a struggle that they want to overcome. I do not want my cerebral palsy to define me.”
I was born at Tampa General Hospital in 1983; I was raised by my aunt, BJ, in Florida after my parents dropped me off at my grandmother’s house and never came back. School was hard for me. I was teased until I found Best Buddies in middle school. My bond with my middle school buddy helped me because I felt protected from everyone’s teasing and her friendship gave me something to look forward to every day…
Mikayla Holmgren is making history by becoming the first woman with DownMikayla Holmgren Syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant – a first in any state.