Anthony Shriver started Best Buddies to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with the simple idea that a friendship can bridge gaps between people, a job can give people independence and pride, and self-advocacy can provide people understanding and empathy. Named in honor of Anthony’s aunt Rosemary Kennedy, Team Rosemary is Best Buddies’ major giving association dedicated to providing life-changing opportunities for people with IDD through the promotion of life-long friendships, integrated employment and leadership development.
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Please email: John M. Carlin at johncarlin@bestbuddies.org or call 305.374.2233
“Those of us who have seen children live in the shadows know that a country as rich as ours cannot possibly justify this neglect.”
– President John F. Kennedy (1961)
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
Plus:
- Complimentary tickets to attend one Best Buddies state event*
*Benefit to be discussed with the development director from your area to determine the nature of the event and number of tickets.
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
Plus:
- Complimentary tickets to attend one Best Buddies state event*
- Two general admission complimentary tickets to one national event per year for duration of pledge
- A special acknowledgment letter by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Chairman’s Report and holiday gift, and invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University
*Benefit to be discussed with the development director from your area to determine the nature of the event and number of tickets.
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
Plus:
- Complimentary tickets to attend one Best Buddies state event*
- Two VIP complimentary tickets to one national event every year for the duration of your pledge
- Invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University with lodging and meals included
- A special acknowledgment letter by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Chairman’s Report and holiday gift, and invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University
- A special acknowledgment call by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies
- Name on recognition panel and on list in special Team Rosemary ad in program books at national events, an upgrade for two VIP tickets to one national event every year for the duration of your pledge, and lodging and meals included at Leadership Conference
*Benefit to be discussed with the development director from your area to determine the nature of the event and number of tickets.
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
Plus:
- Complimentary tickets to attend one Best Buddies state event*
- Four VIP complimentary tickets to one national event every year for the duration of your pledge
- Invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University with lodging and meals included
- A special acknowledgment letter by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Chairman’s Report and holiday gift, and invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University
- A special acknowledgment call by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies
- Name on recognition panel and on list in special Team Rosemary ad in program books at national events
*Benefit to be discussed with the development director from your area to determine the nature of the event and number of tickets.
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
Plus:
- Complimentary tickets to attend one Best Buddies state event*
- Invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University with lodging and meals included
- A special acknowledgment letter by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Chairman’s Report and holiday gift
- A special acknowledgment call by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies
- Name on recognition panel and on list in special Team Rosemary ad in program books at national events
- A personal visit with Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies to include lunch or dinner
- Ten VIP complimentary tickets with a reserved VIP table at ONE national event for the duration of the year, including hotel accommodations and a car and driver for you. Select events include additional exclusive benefits:Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, features opportunity for you to play football with Tom Brady, hotel accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston and at Anthony Shriver’s home in Hyannis Port, private VIP tour of the JFK LibraryBest Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle with hotel accommodations for you at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, and private VIP tour of the Hearst CastleBest Buddies Challenge: Miami and Miami Gala, features opportunity for you to ride with police escort in Miami, private VIP tour of Marlins Ballpark with access to Marlins Clubhouse and lunch in the Owners Box, party all night in Miami
*Benefit to be discussed with the development director from your area to determine the nature of the event and number of tickets.
BASIC TEAM ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recognition as a stakeholder through your investment in the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing opportunities for friendships, leadership development and jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting and encouraging the Best Buddies mission and programs
- Invitations to Best Buddies activities, programs and events
- Recognition on Best Buddies website’s Team Rosemary page
- Recognition in Best Buddies online magazine, Byline
- Name listed in state and national special event program books
- Networking with fellow members
- Opportunities to identify employment opportunities for participants with IDD
- A special Team Rosemary Pin
Plus:
- Complimentary tickets to attend one Best Buddies state event*
- Invitation to attend Leadership Conference at Indiana University with lodging and meals included
- A special acknowledgment letter by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Chairman’s Report and holiday gift
- A special acknowledgment call by Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies
- Name on recognition panel and on list in special Team Rosemary ad in program books at national events
- A personal visit with Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies to include lunch or dinner
- Ten VIP complimentary tickets with a reserved VIP table at ALL national events for the duration of the year, including hotel accommodations and a car and driver for you. Select events include additional exclusive benefits:Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, features opportunity for you to play football with Tom Brady, hotel accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston and at Anthony Shriver’s home in Hyannis Port, private VIP tour of the JFK LibraryBest Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle with hotel accommodations for you at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, and private VIP tour of the Hearst CastleBest Buddies Challenge: Miami and Miami Gala, features opportunity for you to ride with police escort in Miami, private VIP tour of Marlins Ballpark with access to Marlins Clubhouse and lunch in the Owners Box, party all night in Miami
*Benefit to be discussed with the development director from your area to determine the nature of the event and number of tickets.
TEAM CHALLENGE
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are the most maligned and disenfranchised group of people in the world. Their access to healthcare, employment, education, and equality pales in comparison to those living without disability. Your support of Team Rosemary can help this neglected, undeserved community. The statistics on major issues are alarming:
TEAM ACTION
- Help Best Buddies impact 900,000 people in U.S.
- Create Best Buddies offices in all 50 states and 100 countries.
- Support chapter expansion in the U.S. from 1,900 to 2,500 Best Buddies chapters.
Your Support of Team Rosemary will:
- Support the placement of 2,500 people with IDD globally in decent paying, white collar jobs.
- Through Best Buddies Friendships, eliminate bullying of students with disabilities.
- Support sensitizing middle school, high school and college students to the challenge facing people with IDD – creating a new generation of advocates.