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Best Buddies International Celebrates Best Buddies Month, Championing Inclusion for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Best Buddies International Celebrates Best Buddies Month, Championing Inclusion for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Best Buddies fundraiser supporting inclusion for people with disabilities in Wisconsin

Best Buddies fundraiser supporting inclusion for people with disabilities in Wisconsin

Jan 13, 2025

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.

Joshua Felder’s Still Got Next

Joshua Felder’s Still Got Next

Apr 12, 2024

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 Experiences with Fox 5

Best Buddies Participants in Georgia Share their Experiences with Fox 5

Oct 17, 2019

Best Buddies participants in Georgia share their journeys and experiences with Fox 5 Atlanta.

Best Buddies Champion of the Year in West Palm Beach Promoted on Local News

Best Buddies Champion of the Year in West Palm Beach Promoted on Local News

Oct 15, 2019

Best Buddies Ambassador, Chloe Thibault and SVP Global Mission, State Development and Operations, David Quilleon meet with WPBF’s Mark Kelly on air.

Best Buddies Global Ambassador Jack Mayor featured in the Chicago Tribune

Best Buddies Global Ambassador Jack Mayor featured in the Chicago Tribune

Oct 10, 2019

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.

“Because of Sam” Documentary Film Highlights Best Buddies Ambassador Sam Piazza’s Life Journey with Down syndrome

“Because of Sam” Documentary Film Highlights Best Buddies Ambassador Sam Piazza’s Life Journey with Down syndrome

Aug 1, 2019

The film shows how Sam Piazza overcame bullying, won Homecoming King at Gaither High School, and is an advocate for people with disabilities.

Meet Angelica Allsup – Best Buddies Ambassador

Meet Angelica Allsup – Best Buddies Ambassador

Mar 1, 2019

“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.”

Christina Hundley: Gaining Confidence Through Best Buddies

Christina Hundley: Gaining Confidence Through Best Buddies

Mar 2, 2018

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…

Best Buddies’ Mikayla Holmgren Becomes First Woman with Down Syndrome to Compete in Miss Minnesota USA Pageant

Best Buddies’ Mikayla Holmgren Becomes First Woman with Down Syndrome to Compete in Miss Minnesota USA Pageant

Oct 17, 2017

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.

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