Coming soon!
“I love my job because I get to see firsthand how our programs work and create friendships for life.”
April 7, 2024
Worchester, MA
Join us for a day at the ballpark!
Student entrepreneurs at Hollis Upper Elementary generously pick BBNH for contribution
50 volunteers needed for the Chi-Town Half Marathon on April 6th
A place where people with disabilities are valued and can connect with others.
April 11, 2024
Epping, NH
Join us for our celebration of the 2024 Friendship Walk season!
March 20th
Zoom
Calling all Best Buddies PA Members: Join us for a virtual St. Patty’s Event on March 20th!
Rodrigo Balvanera, a master’s student at American University, found his home at the Georgetown location of Best Buddies Living.
Student’s involvement in Best Buddies sparked 19-year journey to inclusive celebration.
The Miami Heat held a Best Buddies Night for participants of Best Buddies in Florida, the state subsidiary of Best Buddies International on March 10th when they took on the Washington Wizards.
Young athletes with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities gather weekly for CrossFit class
Reilly Donovan is a participant in Best Buddies Living, which provides inclusive, independent housing opportunities for people with and without IDD.
The Young Leaders Council is advancing the organization through grassroots activism — and creating the next generation of leaders in the process.
Celebrating friendship in a Candyland-themed dance, Best Buddies CT Friendship Ball shines!
Read on to celebrate Best Buddies Month with the amazing story of lifelong participant, James!
Read about the beginnings of Best Buddies and how a small club started by Anthony K. Shriver would become a world-renowned nonprofit.
Learnings from Best Buddies High School Volunteer – Crystal Yang
A Six-Year Partnership Making Waves in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Buddy Pair gear up to Co-Lead the Citizens Friendship Walk Team for April 7th!
“Having a place for kids to feel welcome … can do so much.”
March 6th is Spread the Word Day, a day designated to showcase the impact of inclusion and inclusive language on people with disabilities.
Best Buddies in South Florida to Host Annual Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk at loanDepot Park
Best Buddies in South Florida, is excited to announce the Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Miami on April 6, 2024 at loanDepot Park.
March 23, 2024
Lakewood, OH
Join us for a fun afternoon of pottery painting!
“You should try being a Buddy: you’ll leave with a full heart.”
Higley Unified’s Best Buddies Carnival Strengthens Bonds Across the District
March 16, 2024
Basalt, CO
Join us for a Starry Night Friendship Ball!
March 2024
Statewide
Join your Best Buddies in Wisconsin for fun virtual and in-person activities!
When a Best Buddies Friendship chapter came to Edgewood High School in Ohio last fall, it changed the lives of Tiffany Schatzle and Brooklynn Bowers.
March is Best Buddies Month, the annual celebration of Best Buddies International’s efforts to create one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This year is also the 35th anniversary of Best Buddies and the 30th anniversary of the Best Buddies Jobs Program.
March 28, 2024
Columbus, OH
Join us for a chat and a hot beverage at the Columbus office!
They aren’t just friends; they’re shining stars in each other’s lives.
Read to learn all about ECSU’s Chapter Walk spirit!
Gracie Flanagan is serving up smiles at Dion’s Pizza in New Mexico, where she has worked since 2023 thanks to Best Buddies Jobs.
Read about Marblehead’s amazing chapter and night of basketball in the Marblehead Current
Best Buddies in the Philippines Ambassador Nina Bantoto, who has autism, hosted a solo art exhibit at the legendary Gallerie Joaquin Podium.
Friendships, like the one between Maggie Lemay and Lauren Hoepp, can change lives.
Meet Michael Kruse, Arizona’s new Advisory Board Chair, fostering inclusivity.
Rousing Friendship Walk Speech Makes Lasting Impact
March 12, 2024
Providence, RI
Join Best Buddies at Flatbread Company Providence for our Benefit Night!
The Best Buddies Friendship chapter at Plainedge High School in New York recently held a fashion show for its participants.
Christopher Ruzycki has found his home at Home Depot.
Cassidy Bauer got the cooking experience of a lifetime when she starred in a special holiday episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
February 22, 2024
Manchester, NH
Mastering the Art of the Elevator Pitch
“There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” – Robert M. Hensel
February 25, 2024
North Woodstock, NH
Ice Castles – Snow Tubing – Ice Slides – Light Walk
March 2024
Statewide
Join us this month for our upcoming virtual and in-person events!
Best Buddies makes me feel happy and included.
February 20, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Join us on February 20th to watch the Penguins vs. Islanders
Best Buddies in New York received a $4,000 donation from Supermodels Unlimited Magazine and Miss USA at the New York Fashion Week.
On Feb. 13, actress Vivica A. Fox will compete on “Name That Tune” in support of Best Buddies International. The episode will air on Fox at 8/7c.
March 1, 2024
Kenmore, WA
Join Best Buddies Jobs in Washington to celebrate our 1st anniversary!
March 16, 2024
Basalt, CO
Join us for a Starry Night Friendship Ball!
February 21, 2024
Zoom
Grab your friends and grab your paint brushes!
Adison Coleman and Gracie Hamilton, a friendship pair from Best Buddies in Indiana, were recently featured on WRTV Indianapolis.
March 15, 2024
Pottstown, PA
We are excited to be hosting our annual PHL Middle School Buddy Ball
February 29, 2024
Manchester, NH
Bingo – Friends – Dinner
March 16, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Celebrate Best Buddies Month with a dance at Baldwin High School on the 16th!
Kelly MacGregor and Sarah Morris became close friends through the unlikeliest of connections: Kelly’s daughter.
March 23, 2024
West Chester, PA
Put on your dancing shoes, it’s time for our annual Buddy Ball!
The Celtics gave our participants the basketball experience of a lifetime.
Lindsay Jewett, director of mission advancement for Best Buddies in New York, was the featured guest on the Courageously Kind podcast.
Learn more about the reach of our programs in California.
94 Students from across the State Join Local Staff for Our Annual Back to Best Buddies Training
Dynamic Duo Leonard and Emily Forge Lasting Friendship in Best Buddies Pittsburgh Citizens Chapter
Best Buddies in Colombia, the country’s subsidiary of Best Buddies International held a Christmas campaign with Aqualia that fundraised $7,600 for their innovative Best Buddies School.
Since the inception of their partnership, Qintel has dedicated over $150,000 to Best Buddies Pennsylvania, illustrating their dedication to fostering a more inclusive society
February 24, 2023
Scottsdale, AZ
We’re rolling out the red carpet…
The Boston Celtics held their fourth annual Best Buddies Night for participants of Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on Jan. 30.
March 23, 2023
Cedar Rapids, IA
Eastern Iowa regional dance for middle school, high school, and college chapter members
April 6, 2023
Altoona, IA
Annual statewide dance for middle school, high school, college, and Citizens participants
Participants from Best Buddies in Minnesota were gifted a gameday experience with Minnesota Vikings’ defensive tackle Harrison Phillips.
Katelyn McKivergan, one of our oustanding State Ambassadors, crowned adaptive pageant queen.
April 6, 2024
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Step into a neon-soaked time machine and journey back to the electrifying era of the 80s.
David Quilleon, the senior vice president of global mission, state development and operations at Best Buddies International, and Hunter Huff, a Best Buddies Global Ambassador were guest speakers at the Franchising Friends for a Cause Conference hosted by the International Franchise Association on Jan. 25.
Explore Malcomson’s impact leading Best Buddies, directing skates program, and more
Aaron Silverman, a participant in the Best Buddies Jobs program in California, was recognized by the Golden State Warriors on January 25.
Julian Rodriguez lives in a condo in Coral Gables, and he’s looking for roommates. His condo, however, offers more than just a place to live.
March 3, 2024
Plantsville, CT
Join Best Buddies in Connecticut for food, dancing, and awards.
Available now for purchase!
Adison Coleman and Gracie Hamilton have been friends for their entire lives.
A night unlike any other, marking two decades of celebrating and support inclusion!
Mark has led the way for students, parents, and the McLean community
A Man of Many Talents
Meet our superstar jobs participant, Melinda!
Discover our favorite Best Buddies memories.
February 7, 2024
Boston, MA & Zoom
Join us in person or virtually to learn more about PLAN!
Tina raised over $142,000 for Best Buddies in South Carolina!
April 21, 2024
Cheshire, CT
Team Best Buddies is an exciting and fun charity event that supports the programs and services of Best Buddies in Connecticut.
Madison Evans and Skyler Chrestensen have taken the saying, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” to heart.
February 3, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Calling all Student Leaders: Back to Best Buddies is on February 3rd!
February 3, 2024
King of Prussia, PA
Calling all Student Leaders: Back to Best Buddies is on February 3rd!
We’re thrilled to announce Fiona MacArthur as our 2023 Grand Champion!
Students from Best Buddies in Iowa designed jerseys for the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G-League to wear on their “Disability Empowerment Night.”
Best Buddies Chapters unite through family ties, forging friendships and inclusivity from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
February 13, 2024
Chesterbrook, PA
Our amazing partner at BNP Paribas is hosting our Spring Ambassador Training on Feb. 13th!
Clarence Cruz, a Best Buddies in Philippines employee and Ambassador, talked about Best Buddies on the popular Filipino television show Kada Umaga.
John John has changed our lives, he is like a son to us.
February 17, 2024
Columbus, OH
Join us for a guided tour of these beautiful indoor gardens!
March 30, 2024
Upper Arlington, OH
Join us for a charity ride at CycleBar in Upper Arlington to raise money for inclusion!
April 14, 2024
Upper Arlington, OH
Join us for a Sunday sweat at Row House Upper Arlington!
April 2024
Philadelphia & Pittsburgh
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Mark has led the way for students, parents, and the McLean community
February 18, 2024
Chestnut Hill, MA
Join us for a fun filled day of hockey!
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Sussex, WI
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Sussex, WI
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March 13, 2024
Hingham, MA
Join Best Buddies at the Resource Fair!
Year-Round
Statewide
Join us for fun virtual and in-person activities!
February 16, 2024
Longwood, FL
Join us for our annual Friendship Ball.
May 4, 2024
Oconomowoc, WI
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
February 17, 2024
Tampa, FL
Join us for our annual Friendship Ball.
Date: TBD
Ft. Myers, FL
Friendship Ball is an opportunity for these members to connect and have fun together.
February 25, 2024
Nashville, TN
Get ready for this one-of-a-kind event!
Kia’i’s Dedication to Advocacy and Inclusion
The Milwaukee Bucks hosted a “Best Buddies Night” for members of Best Buddies in Wisconsin on Dec. 13. Just under 200 participants from local chapters attended.
March 23, 2024
Memphis, TN
Join us in celebrating friendship and inclusion!
April 15, 2024
Boston, MA
Support our 2024 runners today!
February 3, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
Calling all schools to join us for Best Buddies Semester 2 Training!
PLAN of MA & RI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to proudly serve people with disabilities.
May 4, 2024
Issaquah, WA
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Check out the videos made for our winners at Evening of Opportunity.
Maggie and Lauren are an outstanding buddy pair in our Citizens Program.
Learn more about the reach of our programs in California.
Drew Petersen: A Beacon of Light in Our Best Buddies California Family
Our Grand Champions, Jenn and James, raised over $50,000 for Best Buddies in New Hampshire!
54 Inclusion Leaders Championing All Abilities & Raising $635,000 for Inclusion!
The University of Notre Dame’s chapter of Best Buddies International has been changing lives through friendship and inclusion.
Best Buddies International Hosted its first HBCU Symposium to help build inclusive communities on HBCU campuses.
This Wednesday, Dec. 13, Best Buddies participants will be featured in a special holiday episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games” at 9/8c hosted by Best Buddies Global Ambassador Guy Fieri.
December 19, 2023
Zoom
Join the Pennsylvania SAB for a Virtual Holiday Party!
February 27, 2024
Jupiter, FL
Mark your calendars for Saturday February 17th.
Kennett High School Chapter President, Eliza Netzorg, has been matched with her buddy, Melissa, since 3rd grade!
Elise and Paige Thomas are shaping a legacy of friendship and inclusion for their sister Faith, photographed by Brittany Gidley.
December 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Zoom
All ages and all fitness levels welcome!
December 16, 2024
Concord, NH
Join us for a fun & festive celebration.
Creating inclusive workplaces and learning about supported employment for adults with IDD
December 14, 2023
Miami, FL
Experience our living residences firsthand by joining us for an in-person tour.
December 21, 2024
Zoom
Come Join Best Buddies In New Hampshire for our December Karaoke on Zoom!
Peter enjoys cooking, volunteering, and spending time with his roommates
December 8, 2024
Provo, UT
Joins us as we celebrate the holidays with Moxie this year at our Best Buddies Buddy Ball!
Best Buddies Living provides inclusive, independent housing opportunities for people with and without IDD where they can learn, grow and thrive.
This Saturday, Dec. 2, Best Buddies Founder, Board Member and CEO Anthony K. Shriver will be featured alongside Best Buddies participants from the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port at 10/9c on the A&E show “Cake Dynasty.”
January 17, 2024
Zoom
A holistic perspective on benefit programs, funding gaps, and legal considerations to build the life you want for your child.
Meet Becca, a Best Buddies Ambassador with DeGeorge Syndrome from North Florida
Best Buddies is a trusted nonprofit making an impact in the community.
April 2024
Chicago, Normal, & Will County, IL
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Best Buddies honored NFL legend and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady and raised $5 million at the Best Buddies Miami Gala.
Best Buddies International asks its participants to support its mission by walking at their local Best Buddies Friendship Walk. Best Buddies in New York participants, however, decided to up the ante by running instead of walking. And this was not just any run: Team Best Buddies ran 26.2 miles in the famed New York City Marathon.
Andrew Dixon Named Best Buddies in Georgia 2023 Champion of the Year
Grand Champions raises over $130,000 for Best Buddies programs in Kentucky.
Bouquet Box owner Courtney Sixx and actress Charlotte McKinney joined Best Buddies founder, chairman and CEO Anthony Shriver in hosting a kickoff event on Thursday ahead of Friday’s 25th annual Best Buddies gala.
Miami, FL November 21, 2023 — It was an honor 20 years in the making. Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), honored Tom Brady, NFL legend and Best Buddies Global Ambassador with the Spirit of Leadership Award recognizing his immense contributions to the organization at the 25th Annual Best Buddies Gala: Miami.
Mark Bodek, Best Buddies Jobs participant, served as this year’s Champion of the Year Gala keynote speaker.
Grand Champion raises $11,000+ for Best Buddies programs in Alabama.
Katie Campbell raised over $44,000 to support Best Buddies programs throughout the state of Oregon.
Bathey Now Makes Decisions for Herself
Celebrate inclusion and friendship with Best Buddies Virginia & DC
Best Buddies International partnered with Bouquet Box to host a kickoff event ahead of the 25th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala.
Grand Champion raises over $44,000 for Best Buddies programs in Minnesota.
There’s a lot we can learn from others, and these friendships can help inspire growth and an everlasting bond that is irreplaceable
A life-changing story of friendship.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Tony DeBlois weighed less than 2 pounds, became blind within days and was later diagnosed with autism, but ignoring conventional wisdom, his mother’s love uncovered his musical genius. Tony now plays 20 instruments and knows more than 8,000 songs.
Best Buddies Hawai’i’s fun time during an accessibility tour on the Skyline rail.
Best Buddies International is thrilled to present its Best Buddies Challenge: Miami and the 25th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala on Friday, November 17.
A Spotlight on Adam Hammoud, Temple University Chapter President
Mark Bodek, Charlotte FC employee and Best Buddies Jobs participant, served as this year’s North Carolina Champion of the Year Gala keynote speaker.
November 28, 2023
Zoom
Join the Pennsylvania SAB for a Cake Making in a Cup Activity!
Best Buddies and BNY Mellon team up to host an ambassador training for NDEAM
Brooks Kopeka attended the Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala in West Palm Beach alongside his Jena Sims, his wife and the gala’s co-chair.
Grand Champion raises a record-breaking $10,900 for Best Buddies programs in Delaware.
Local Leadership Training Day was a HUGE success!
“On Thursday, Oct. 26, [Jack Eichel] took it a step further, inviting Best Buddies Nevada, a branch of a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities out to a Golden Knights practice. He presented them with a $40,000 donation and involved his teammates in dressing up in fun costumes and trick-or-treating with the more than 50 Best Buddies participants.”
Local Leadership Training Day was a HUGE success!
Haine Elementary kicks off their Best Buddies club with a fun pumpkin decorating activity
November 10, 2023
Washington D.C.
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
November 10, 2023
Portland, OR
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
November 18, 2023
Nashua, NH
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Fall 2023
St. Louis & Kansas City
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
April/May 2024
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 5, 2024
Hartford, CT
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Ally Altshuler, Lower Merion Chapter President, has been nominated for Best Buddies Champion of the Year
Introducing Ursinus Best Buddies, a club that aims to promote friendship and community.
April 13, 2024
Auburn & Homewood, AL
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Glenn Hiro is a role model for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or IDD. He’s also a role model for those who don’t.
The highest honor and sign of gratitude bestowed upon a community member.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Sarah Gordy is a British actress, model and dancer – who happens to have Down Syndrome. Gordy made history in 2014 when she played a key role without a handicap in “Crocodiles” at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre.
Check out what’s in store for the 2023 Best Buddies Homecoming Gala
December 12, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
November 9, 2023
Phoeniz, AZ
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
March 2024
Statewide
Join us for fun virtual and in-person activities!
Meet our amazing Transitions and Friendship Program member!
Thank you everyone for another successful Boston Friendship Walk!
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel presented Best Buddies International with a $40,000 donation Thursday.
The Best Buddies Friendship chapter at Centennial High School was invited to the Baltimore Ravens’ “Honor Rows” for providing “outstanding support” to the community.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Pranav Bakshi was two years old when he was diagnosed with autism. But his mother, Anupama Bakhshi, decided to not let it become a hurdle in the way of achieving his dreams and so, one day when Pranav expressed his interest in modelling, his mother knew she had to help her son explore fields of his interest.
Just a week or so ago, Best Buddies held a fund and awareness-raising event in Aspen, creating waves of genuine excitement that bode extremely well for the future of this terrific project in our community.
The Best Buddies Citizens programs in Lexington and Berea are officially launched!
November 12, 2023
Honolulu, HI
Join us as we celebrate and crown our new Champion of the Year.
Ravens Honor Rows: Best Buddies honored for Inclusion Efforts
November 17, 2023
Morton, IL
Join Best Buddies in Central Illinois for our family friendly Fall Fest!
November 2, 2023
Milwaukee, WI
Join us as we crown Wisconsin’s Best Buddies Champion of the Year.
June 10, 2024
Sussex, WI
An afternoon of golf, networking, and friendship.
During this National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), consider how your business can become an inclusive employer by visiting bestbuddies.org/jobs.
Best Buddies hosted its 20th Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Safeway Foundation, which raised nearly $3 million.
Local Leadership Training Days were a HUGE success!
Local Leadership Training Day was a HUGE success!
Local Leadership Training Day was a HUGE success!
Local Leadership Training Day was a HUGE success!
Multiple Times
Zoom
Register to learn about the different opportunities to support our programs!
Meet a sports-loving friendship pair!
Best Buddies staff members from China, Croatia, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, the Philippines, Turkey and the United States participated in cross-industrial training programs and seminars to equip them with the skills to continue to amplify the Best Buddies mission around the globe.
If karaoke is your jam, BBME has all the fun you can handle.
Meet featured participants and learn about what they’re up to in the workplace.
Jersey Mike’s customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 to donate to Best Buddies when placing their order on the Jersey Mike’s app.
Learn how the Attainable® savings plan can help you save for disability expenses.
Best Buddies International is pleased to announce the 20th Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Safeway Foundation.
It all started when Kelly Scheetz started collecting items from community members.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Student Leaders Gather to learn how to run a successful Best Buddies Chapter
October 23, 2023
Danvers, MA
Explore new opportunities for you and your loved ones!
May 2024
O’ahu, Maui, & Hawai’i
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
2023 Champion candidate, Dave Hausman, highlighted in Conway community.
Local Leadership Training Day was a HUGE success!
One way to hire individuals with IDD is through Best Buddies Jobs.
November 2023
Statewide
Join your Best Buddies in Maryland for fun virtual and in-person activities!
Spring 2024
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
A wonderful news report from ABC 5
Changing lives through friendship – Dane and Jackson
To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Best Buddies International, the groundbreaking international nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is virtually hosting the Best Buddies NDEAM Event on October 25, 2023, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET.
March 2024
Statewide
Join your Best Buddies in Texas for fun virtual and in-person activities!
November 17, 2023
Portland, ME
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
May 5, 2024
Hillsboro, OR
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 13, 2024
Tempe, AZ
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Al Horford, the Boston Celtics’ five-time NBA All-Star center, hosted a meet-and-greet event with Best Buddies International on September 28.
With the help of Best Buddies Jobs, Brett has a job he loves and is proud of.
October 21, 2023
Arlington, VA
Find your inner Bollywood Jam™️ and see what the hype is about!
Wilson Clough’s contributions to the community extend far beyond the pitch, ice rink or field.
Christina Hundley spoke to WFLA in Tampa to discuss Best Buddies and her recent opportunity to sing the national anthem at a Tampa Bay Rays’ baseball game.
A weekend full of baseball, beer, and bean bags.
From Program Manager to Area Director, Townsend is thrilled to further develop Best Buddies in Delaware.
“Thank you Best Buddies for making this a weekend I’ll never forget.”
“It was lovely meeting such a beautiful group of people.”
“My experience at BBLC was simply life-changing.”
“BBLC was an incredibly influential conference that profoundly impacted my mindset.”
“Going to BBLC was such an exciting experience!”
“BBLC was the best weekend of my life.”
October 22, 2023
Washington D.C.
Join us for a fun workout to raise money for Best Buddies!
RJ Myers Leadership Recognized
Best Buddies is proud to team up with Safeway to help ensure that people with IDD can earn an income so they can gain financial independence and meaningfully contribute to society.
“BBLC is a beautiful celebration of inclusion.”
“Leadership Conference definitely changed my life.”
“She came back to school so excited, saying BBLC changed her life!”
Empowering individuals with and without IDD to find their voice.
Downingtown East honors Best Buddies and Special Olympics athletes at 11th annual Spread the Word football game.
Participants strategized for a successful school year.
March 2024
Statewide
Join your Best Buddies in Minnesota for fun virtual and in-person activities!
October 2023
Multiple Locations
Come dance with Best Buddies across New York at our Boo Balls of 2023!
Participants got to tour and ride the Skyline.
Best Buddies was honored as one of 8 grant recipients, spreading hope to children.
Philadelphia Citizen’s Participants Gather to Create Art for Our Champion of the Year Gala
Virginia and DC students gathered to plan for the upcoming school year.
Joseph Canty discusses Best Buddies HBCU Accessibility and Inclusion Symposium, which will take place on Sept. 14, 2023.
March 7, 2024
Rye, NH
2024 Party With a Purpose
Best Buddies participant named honorary captain at Atlanta Falcons’ home opener.
September 20, 2023
Orange, OH
Join Maeve Cook for an evening of fun!
October 10, 2023
Pataskala, OH
Indulge in Sweet Support!
“My favorite part about my friendship with Kelly is being able to connect with her”
Carol Zosh: Celebrating 25 Years
October 3, 2023
Chagrin Falls, OH
Join us at the Chagrin Film Fest!
October 13, 2024
Chicago, IL
Join Team Best Buddies at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
October 1, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA
Day at the Ballpark
October 14, 2023
Manchester, NH
Best Buddies in New Hampshire Special Event at Chunky’s Manchester: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film
Ambassadors become leaders by developing skills to professionally share their life stories.
September 28, 2023
Philadelphia, PA
Join us at Citizens Bank Park as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates!
Until December 24, 2023
Tysons, VA
Support Best Buddies this holiday season by shopping at Tysons Corner.
November 11, 2023
Denver, CO
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Best Buddies International will host its inaugural online Historically Black Colleges and Universities Accessibility and Inclusion Symposium on Sept. 14, 2023, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. EST.
Read about the amazing outings Best Buddies Citizens on O’ahu and Maui!
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Pablo Pineda is an actor and educator, known for being the first European with Down syndrome to obtain a university degree. He completed both a Diploma in Teaching and a BA in Educational Psychology.
September 20, 2023
Vestavia Hills, AL
“Meet & Greet” for Greater Birmingham (18+): Learn about BBAL Citizens Friendship chapter!
There is so much to learn from the BBLC and there is something for everyone…
August 27, 2023
Columbus, OH
Join Best Buddies Champion Team Sharla Thomas and Alex Rogers at their Annual Open Mic event!
September 15-17, 2023
Multiple Locations
Mark your calendars for the Kendra Scott Give Back Day benefiting Best Buddies.
October 21, 2023
Westlake, OH
Join us for an indoor cycling event!
Another successful Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University!
Citizens were building a meal, but, more importantly, they were building friendships.
Check out the news coverage of our 2022 Homecoming Gala
Integrated Employment Opportunities in Fresno
August 10, 2023
Zoom
A free virtual improvisation workshop hosted by SKIT Director Jody Woods
August 30, 2023
Virtual
Connect with your fellow Citizens through fun icebreaker games!
Celebrating Inclusivity and Friendship at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference.
Best Buddies taught me to believe in myself no matter what.
Gabi and Cate’s friendship is a heartwarming story of two individuals who created an amazing friendship.
September 06, 2023
Zoom
Learn more about Champion of the Year volunteer opportunities.
Connie Mehlman, Award-Winning Advisor, Shares Her Story
September 27, 2023
Houston, TX
Kick off Champion of the Year season in Houston!
September 30, 2023
Houston, TX
Join the UH athletes for a fun-filled day!
October 11, 2023
Houston, TX
Come network with the Best Buddies community!
October 30, 2023
Houston, TX
Come early and decorate your area, buy raffle tickets and more game sheets
“Once I met Aidan, I could tell that she was a true friend.”
August 29, 2023
Zoom
Join the Richmond, VA citizens for a virtual bingo game.
A roommate arrangement that is at once ordinary and extraordinary
September 22, 2023
Washington, DC
Cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Atlanta Braves.
Cycling superstar Geraint Thomas will be a featured guest at the fall edition of the Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu.
September 23, 2023
Ashburn, VA
Cornhole, beers, and friendship to support our Champions of the Year Candidates!
“Every time I go to BBLC, my love and dedication for this mission is reignited”
Excelsior Elementary School honored as Outstanding Chapter at BBLC
Student Leaders attend Leadership Conference thank to The Mosaic Company
October 8, 2023
Edina, MN
Join us for a day of learning and connections for chapter leaders.
August 14, 2023
Medina, OH
Arch Amenities Group Hosts Golf Outing benefiting Best Buddies in Ohio.
October 18, 2023
Stillwater, MN
Dreaming Big Without Limits Fashion Show is the inspiration of Mikayla Holmgren…
Students at Donald M. Payne Sr. Tech have been practicing skills in the Pre-ETS program.
MIAMI (July 21, 2023) — Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit organization and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the new professional wrestling league taking the world by storm, today announced an impactful partnership committed to promoting inclusion and empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
October 21, 2023
Edina, MN
Share your story and spread inclusion!
As a first-generation immigrant to this country, to say the transition was difficult was an understatement.
Join us July 21-24 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
July 26, 2023
Zoom
Hope Kiehl is back with another informative and engaging workshop!
September 28, 2023
Denver, CO
Join Best Buddies International in Colorado for an engaging conversation around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and employment.
August 2, 2023
Greenville, SC
Citizens is for YOU!
We all need buddies, friends who “get” us and who are there for us no matter what.
A BB College Leader looks forward to what she will learn at BBLC!
September 16, 2023
Amherst, NH
Fifth Annual Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Disability representation in front of the camera is more imperative than ever. But what about behind the scenes, diversifying the visionaries who make up our creative industries? This is the mission behind Trifle Studio, the UK’s first multidisciplinary design studio whose work is created by artists and designers with learning disabilities.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Reuben Selby is a fashion designer, a tech entrepreneur, a CEO, and a neurodiversity advocate. At 25 years old, Reuben Selby is a certified polymath or, in his words, the wearer of “many different hats.”
July 28, 2023
Rexford, NY
Decorate Cookies with Coburg Village Residents
The Power of Friendship: Colin & Kourosh
“My life has changed so much since I joined this organization.”
Back in October 2000, the staff at UCLA HELP Group had something to say about my diagnosis. They told my mom and me, “Don’t expect too much from him and don’t put too much pressure on him.”
July 21-24, 2023
Bloomington, IN
Volunteers needed for Best Buddies Leadership Conference!
Get to know MARI State Director, Kara Falcone, and her Citizens buddy Daniella.
Columbus Gala set to take place this October
August 4, 2023
Columbus, OH
Please join us to kick off our annual Champion of the Year!
By creating two new housing opportunities in D.C., Best Buddies is fostering more than friendships between people with and without disabilities.
An unique experience set up in NYC for our Best Buddies Jobs and Citizens!
Join the Best Buddies Citizens Program!
July 5, 2023
Zoom
A workshop covering the fundamentals of personal finance.
An important reminder from a Best Buddies State Ambassador – Richard Nakai
Best Buddies R.I. Advisor Donna Ferrucci shares her Best Buddies story
August 3, 2023
Bellevue, WA
Happy Hour for Best Buddies in Washington!
Third annual event set to take place this November
November 11, 2023
Denver, CO
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Best Buddies in Minnesota hosted its annual Friendship Walk celebrating inclusion
Four years of friendship still going strong!
Hundreds of riders pedaled through the rain on Saturday to support Best Buddies during the 2023 Best Buddies Challenge bike ride.
Sammy works his dream job at the happiest place on earth!
June 25, 2023
Portland, ME
Celebrate IDD inclusion at the first-annual Best Buddies “1K on Industrial Way!”
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
As the UK’s first blind and Black female barrister, the name Jessikah Inaba is inscribed in history. Last October, after five years of study and painstakingly transcribing all her own lecture notes into Braille, Inaba was called to the bar, smashing what she refers to as “the triple-glazed glass ceiling”.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
When James Martin was born, doctors told his parents that he might never speak. However, he did not only learn to speak, but 31 years later, on his birthday, he walked on Hollywood’s biggest stage to collect his Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, An Irish Goodbye.
Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Utah raises over $14,000 for individuals with IDD!
Friendship Walk Success & Willams Syndrome Awareness Month – May 2023 Newsletter
Celebrate National Volunteer Week with us. – April 2023 Newsletter
Aug 10, 2023
Jefferson Hills, PA
Come Join Us at the Pittsburgh Summer Picnic!
“Wait, no, really!?” Chapter President Meredith Bell exclaimed in excitement and disbelief as…
BBNY is excited to have selected the 11 State Ambassadors for the 2023-2025 term.
The 2nd Annual Best Buddies Friendship Ball exhibited joy, love, and inclusivity.
May 31, 2023
Zoom
Flip on the radio and brush up for Wednesday, May 31st!
The 6th Annual Best Buddies Celebrating Mothers will honor Best Buddies’ Mother of the Year — Holly Robinson Peete, a phenomenal actress and passionate advocate for individuals with IDD.
“Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” – Lilo and Stitch
Our USM chapter was celebrated for their dedication to inclusion and friendship!
Best Buddies works alongside Reel Abilities!
July 16, 2023
Portsmouth, RI
The classic 6-chukker match will begin at 5pm. Gates open at 3pm.
Watch the video to learn more.
June 20, 2023
Shaker Heights, OH
Meet up with members of the Cuyahoga County Citizens Chapter!
Friendship Walk brings awaress to support inclusion for people living with disabilities in Hawai’i
Walk for inclusion on Saturday, May 20th at Weaver Lake Park
Check out the guest column featuring Best Buddies in Hawaii in MidWeek!
Best Buddies in Hawaii was featured on HI Now!
Read about Hunter’s dedication to fashion and inclusion!
Walk for inclusion on Saturday, May 20th at Weaver Lake Park
Leina’ala Nakoa – On Autism Spectrum – Talks Friendship Walk
Best Buddies in Ohio congratulates Ryan Hoffman on becoming a Global Ambassador for Best Buddies International!
Compassionate aid enriches the lives of those with intellectual and developmental differences
MIAMI (WSVN) – It was a fun morning at loanDepot Park in Miami, as the Best Buddies community and the 7News family came together to send a message of inclusion.
Over 100 teams celebrated inclusion at our first-annual BBME Cornhole Tournament!
Every Wednesday
Online
Join us every Wednesday for trivia on Zoom!
NFL Able is created!!!
The non-profit organization Best Buddies builds bonds through its friendship program…
May 4, 2024
College Park, MD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 2024
Albuquerque & Las Cruces
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
The Best Buddies Citizens program is looking for volunteers without disabilities!
May & June 2024
Denver & Roaring Fork
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 4, 2024
Henderson, NV
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
March 6
Carnegie Science Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Join Best Buddies Pennsylvania for a night of food, fun, and friendship at the Carnegie Science Center!
April 27, 2024
Wilmington, DE
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Spring 2024
Portland & Bangor
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 4, 2024
Kirkwood, MO
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
With the grant provided by The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, Best Buddies will focus on furthering our mission of inclusion through launching Friendship programs
Happy Best Buddies Month! – March 2023 Newsletter
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
When bestselling author John Elder Robison was a child, few had ever heard of Asperger’s syndrome. As a kid, Robison was often punished for “misbehaving” and “laziness.” It wasn’t until adulthood that a doctor suggested to him that he might have Asperger’s.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Meet Mayli Gibson, a tenacious girl born with a neuro tube defect called Spina Bifida, which left her paralyzed from the waist down. She uses a wheelchair but that has never slowed her down, actually it has propelled her into a life of exciting adaptive sports!
With the money provided by Insight Global, Best Buddies will focus on furthering our mission of inclusion through securing employer partners and placing participants with IDD in integrated employment.
With the money provided by The Dan Thompson Memorial, Best Buddies will focus on furthering our mission of inclusion through securing employer partners and successfully placing participants with IDD in integrated employment.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Esther Vergeer was born in Woerden, Netherlands, on July 18, 1981. When she was eight years old, she had surgery on her spine. The surgery left her unable to move her legs. As she adapted to her injury, Vergeer learned to play basketball and tennis in a wheelchair.
April 1st, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Join us for training to become a Best Buddies Ambassador!
The crowd held their breath, then cheered as players rebounded and scored.
Hear about our local impact & the Friendship Walk in King of Prussia!
Albany Best Buddies heads to Fox 23
Best Buddies NY promotes inclusivity, ends isolation in the community
Best Buddies is crucial in eradicating stereotypes, discrimination of neurodiversity
The “White Men Can’t Jump” star returns to the basketball court in a new comedy as a coach of a fun-loving team of players with intellectual disabilities.
Matthew Von Der Ahe stars in “Champions,” Bobby Farrelly’s refreshingly unsentimental, hilarious and rather gritty remake of the 2018 Spanish hit “Campeones.”
April 20, 2024
Louisville, KY
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
November & December 2023
Philadelphia & Pittsburgh
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
March 21, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
B-I-N-G-O! Join us for Bingo for a Cause!
March 9, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
Morpheus is back with their 2024 concert benefitting Best Buddies in Minnesota!
April 29, 2023
Minnetonka, MN
It’s Best Buddies in Minnesota Prom! School chapters — time to dance the night away!
TAMPA — Elementary school classmates made fun of Joshua Felder’s weight.“Just kids being kids,” the 25-year-old Tampa resident said. He also struggled to speak clearly. “I had a slur,” Felder said. “I didn’t know how to pronounce words.” He’s come a long way.
Starts on March 11, 2023
North Texas
Join us for a screening of the movie, CHAMPIONS. Register for your preferred date and location.
March 22, 2023
Virtual
Identify negative emotions and transform them into positive ones!
March 30, 2023
Virtual
Put your knowledge to the test with Best Buddies in New Jersey
March 23, 2023
Houston, TX
Interested in the Citizens Program? Join us for a Houston Citizens Pop-up!
March 28, 2023
Houston, TX
Join us as we kickoff the 2023 Friendship Walk season in Houston!
Penn State Helps Foster Personal Friendships
Thank you to our friends at Covalent for this incredible video, your constant support of Best Buddies.
April 24, 2023
Houston, TX
Our amazing Board members, Duke and CC Ensell are hosting Bingo to benefit Best Buddies.
Best Buddies has a cure from age 5 to forever for loneliness.
Various Dates in 2023
Virtual
Join Best Buddies New Jersey Staff for our virtual volunteer open house.
December 4, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA
TasteBuds is back! Check out this unique tasting event supporting our local mission.
July 24, 2023
Louisville, KY
A day out on the links to help fundraise for Best Buddies in Kentucky.
October 6, 2023
Farmington, CT
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Multiple Dates in March 2023
Multiple Locations, NY
We are so excited that Best Buddies own Joshua Felder is starring in the upcoming film “Champions”!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The non-profit organization Best Buddies builds bonds through its friendship program between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Celebrate and take action!
March 19, 2023
Beaverton, OR
Join the Oregon Citizens group for our March Meet up at the Cedar Hills Shake Shack!
Lead your Friendship Walk team to success!
Best Buddies was recently featured on Everyday Northwest.
April , 2023
Altoona, IA
Annual Statewide Dance for High School, College, and Citizens (Adult Friendship) Chapters
March 1, 2023
Trussville, AL
Join Best Buddies in Alabama on 3/1 to learn more about the launch of our Citizens Program in 2023!
Best Buddies Advisor wins Move 4 Less recognition.
November 2, 2023
Albuquerque, NM
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Sessions were held in Rochester, Albany, Long Island and NYC!
April 2, 2023
New Gloucester, ME
Join us for a community-run cornhole tournament to benefit Best Buddies in Maine!
November 3, 2023
Seattle, WA
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
February 21, 2023
Zoom
Hope Kiehl’s Achieving Your Dreams: Setting Goals and Sticking to Them.
Students at Donald M. Payne Sr. Tech have been practicing skills in the Pre-ETS program.
Sessions were held in Rochester, Albany, Long Island and NYC!
October 27, 2023
Birmingham, AL
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Feburary 15, 2023
Zoom
Join us for our monthly Virtual Hang-In: Show and Tell!
November 2023
Austin, Dallas & Houston
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
March 2024
Statewide
Join your Best Buddies in California for fun virtual and in-person activities!
Best Buddies in Ohio expands Advisory Board in Central Ohio.
First ever Grand Champion in Alabama raises over $23,000!
Learn more about our adult friendship program!
Spring & Fall 2024
Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Meet Bret, a Best Buddies in New Jersey Advisory Board Member and a Best Buddies Global Ambassador with William’s Syndrome.
Multiple Dates
Virtual
Monthly virtual sessions for parents of Best Buddies participants.
February 03, 2023
Houston, TX
Friendship Ball for Best Buddies in Houston
February 24, 2023
Dallas, TX
Friendship Ball for Best Buddies in North Texas Chapters
November 10, 2023
Dearborn, MI
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Best Buddies in Ohio to partner with Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities to broaden offerings in Central Ohio
Meet Bret, a Best Buddies in New Jersey Advisory Board Member and a Best Buddies Global Ambassador with William’s Syndrome.
January 25, 2023
Zoom
Join fellow Citizens and host Sean Heaney for a virtual trivia night!
October 20, 2023
Atlanta, GA
Our annual fundraising competition featuring a select group of prominent community leaders.
February 13, 2023
Parma, OH
Join us for a Best Buddies Ambassador Training!
February 23, 2023
Grandview Heights, OH
Help us kick off Franklin County Citizens!
March 4, 2023
Austin, TX
Friendship Ball for Best Buddies in Central Texas Chapters
March 02, 2023
Cedar Park, TX
Best Buddies Night at the Austin Spurs!
October 13, 2023
Wilmington, DE
Annual fundraising competition and Gala featuring prominent community leaders.
Lindstrom’s work with the Georgia chapter of Best Buddies, focused on creating opportunities and a network of support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
October 19, 2023
West Des Moines
Join us for an evening of food and friendship.
November 11, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
Celebrate the impact of the Best Buddies mission and the efforts of our Champion of the Year candidates.
Fall 2023
Statewide
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
May 13, 2023
Bloomington, MN
Kendra Scott and Best Buddies in MN Host Giveback Event
April & May 2024
Indianapolis & Lake County
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 13, 2024
Detriot, MI
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
October & November 2023
Albany & Rochester
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Spring 2024
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
June 1, 2024
Boston to Hyannis Port
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
Fall 2023
Statewide
An annual fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
November 10, 2023
Greenville, SC
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
April 14, 2024
Greenville, SC
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 2024
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 4, 2023
Zoom
Team Captain Night, a virtual gathering for Best Buddies Friendship Walk Team Captains
April 4, 2023
St. Newark, NJ
Join Best Buddies for the NJ Devil’s Autism Acceptance Night!
April 26, 2023
Township of Washington, NJ
Support Best Buddies New Jersey while glimpsing the next wave of fashion!
January 09, 2023
Chicago, IL
We’ll be covering topics that help your chapter continue to be successful.
January 10, 2023
Glen Ellyn, IL
We’ll be covering topics that help your chapter continue to be successful.
January 12, 2023
Bradley, IL
We’ll be covering topics that help your chapter continue to be successful.
Our partners align to make the world more inclusive.
February 24, 2023
Riverview, FL
Join us for our our annual Friendship Ball.
Feb 4, 2023
Chicago, IL
Join Best Buddies to watch the Chicago Steel Hockey on February 4!
April 8, 2023
Chicago, IL
Come volunteer with BBIL at the Chi-Town Half Marathon!
At our Best Buddies Homecoming Champions Gala – we had the culmination of our Champion of the Year competition.
2022 Wrapped: Inclusion Edition
April 22, 2023
Chicago, IL
Come volunteer with Best Buddies in Illinois for our Chicago Friendship Walk
Students donate Lego sets to children in need.
January 12, 2023
Birmingham, AL 35223
Join Best Buddies in Alabama on 1/12 to learn more about the launch of our Citizens Program in 2023!
Watch Pre-ETS participant, Danny, play holiday hits on his steel drum!
December 14, 2022
Troy, NY
Join us for a basketball game.
January 2023
Statewide
2023 Back to Best Buddies Trainings
Best Buddies adult friendship program comes to Rochester, MN
Best Buddies Creates Social Opportunities for Students with IDD and Improves School Culture According to New Faculty Advisor
MIAMI (WSVN) – It was a night of celebration in Miami for the non-profit organization Best Buddies. Best Buddies International held its 24th annual gala celebrating the organization’s mission and honoring the dedication of supporters and volunteers.
March 14 & 16
Statewide
Ambassadors Trainings: Speech Writing and Public Speaking
John P. Drew the 2022 recipient of The Diane Ray Brown Lifetime of Friendship Award
February 03, 2023
Glens Falls, NY
Best Buddies Albany goes to the Hockey Rink!
February 08, 2023
Long Island, NY
Stony Brook Basketball Game with BB Long Island!
March 4, 2023
Rochester, NY
Festival of Inclusion is BACK!!
April 7th and April 14th
Zoom
Best Buddies and Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC Parent Webinars.
April 8, 2023
Hempstead, NY
Join us for a Hofstra Lacross Game!
March 9, 2023
Zoom
Parents of participants with IDD and adults with IDD are invited to learn about the NY ABLE program
April 13th, 2023
Saratoga Springs, NY
Best Buddies in Albany Spring Walk
Multiple Dates
New York
Dance the day away and celebrate inclusion with your fellow NYC Best Buddies!
May 12, 2023
Zoom
Virtual Chair Exercise Session!
March 7, 2023
Cleveland, OH
Join us for a fun evening at the Cleveland Monsters Hockey Game!
DC’s top chefs and restaurants are opening their kitchens to young adults with IDD for Best Buddies Homecoming Gala
“Anything is possible if you work hard, dream big, and have the support and encouragement from friends.”
MIAMI (WSVN) – It was a night of celebration in Miami for the non-profit organization Best Buddies. Best Buddies International held its 24th annual gala celebrating the organization’s mission and honoring the dedication of supporters and volunteers.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – A non-profit organization brought love to Miami Beach with a huge fundraiser. Best Buddies hosted an event that challenged participants to bike 75 miles through Miami alongside a fleet of police officers, Friday morning.
MIAMI, November 17, 2022 – Best Buddies International is thrilled to present its 24th Annual Best Buddies Gala: Miami at Ice Palace Studios on Friday, November 18.
Grand Champion raises a record-breaking $68,000 for Best Buddies programs in Minnesota.
The impact of teaching inclusion at a young age.
Recently featured on CBS MINNESOTA.
Tommy McFly is a decade-long champion of Best Buddies, a once-local, now-global nonprofit.
A wonderful opportunity for people 45 years of age and under.
Best Buddies in Hawaii was featured on HI Now!
Check out our Fall newsletter.
Marin County, CA. – (October 25, 2022) – The 19th annual Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Core Hydration & Safeway Foundation raised $2 million for Best Buddies International.
Best Buddies Rochester Citizens chapter is officially open!
Bangor Citizens Participant Brian Harnish Shares What Inclusion Means to Him.
Marianne Rosa, Pre-ETS participant, highlights what she’s learned so far.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
After being born with cerebral palsy, Abbey Curran grew up in a world of “no”. She was told what she could and couldn’t do and after 7 straight years of loss, Abbey decided to take hold of her future and make her life something she’d always dreamed of!
Best Buddies CA staff receives sensory inclusive certification from Kulture City.
Decreasing Barriers and Improving Access For People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities.
Ever since a childhood diagnosis that resulted in the amputation of a limb, Ted Kennedy, Jr., has been an advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Join us on October 19th from 1 pm. – 2 p.m. ET for the virtual event
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Madeline Stuart is a worldwide phenomenon. Madeline is an Australian model described as the world’s first professional model with Down syndrome, becoming a powerful advocate for inclusiveness and diversity in modeling. This incredibly courageous, beautiful, and talented young woman has had astonishing success in the short time she has been modeling and has captured media attention in Australia and internationally.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Kerry Magro was two years old when he was diagnosed with autism. He felt isolated and found it difficult to be around others. Magro grew up being told what he could not do, what he could not achieve, and how his life would be. It was also a time when there was not widespread information on autism, which made it harder to navigate life. He found the world very confusing.
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Collette Divitto was born in 1990 with Down syndrome. She grew up in Ridgefield, Connecticut, where she developed a passion for baking after taking classes in high school. After testing out several cookie recipes, she came up with an original cinnamon chocolate chip cookie that people really enjoyed. Because all of her friends and family raved, “This cookie is amazing,” Collette decided to call her recipe “The Amazing Cookie.”
Best Buddies Living Miami is the first location in the state of Florida. The program officially launched in February 2022 and is currently accepting residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies’ has teamed up with pageant queens for a day of fun and friendship. Reigning Miss Colombia and Miss Germany enjoyed Wednesday afternoon with Best Buddies participants.
August 18, 2024
Falmouth, MA
We are excited to be a part of the historic ASICS Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits Program for the 52nd running of the 7-mile race.
September 30, 2024
Hyannis Port, MA
Tee off for Best Buddies on the Cape!
Best Buddies International congratulates the Best Buddies Racing Team on an incredible two-years of racing with a purpose by competing in elite bike races across the U.S. to illuminate the skills and people within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community.
November 21, 2024
Boston, MA
An celebration of the growth and success of the Best Buddies Jobs program
Board member Valerie Strange talks about her involvement in Best Buddies.
November 3, 2023
Hunt Valley, MD
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Best Buddies in Pennsylvania to Receive Funding from Pennsylvania Department of Education
Exceptional student leaders tell how Best Buddies shaped their path
Discover the power of one-to-one friendship.
Discover the impact of Best Buddies from a parent perspective.
Learn more about a musical created by Best Buddies participant, Tyler Daynes!
Starting their 12 week campaign with an awesome news feature!
Starting the 2022 Champion Season off right!
NYC Citizens Match: Carole and Sheridan
Champion of the Year is here. Find out how to get involved!
Buffalo Bill Tyrel Dodson and Friends join Buddies for a day of fun!
Best Buddies on Long Island visits new facilities of John’s Crazy Socks
Local Leadership Conferences were a HUGE success!
Learn about this incredible community project & their support of local programs!
Discover how much Best Buddies has meant to Aldyn over the past 11 years.
A message from Judy about her friendship with Janice…
Bixby West has been recognized as Elementary School Chapter of the Year!
High School and College Students Gather for Best Buddies Leadership Conference
Three Texas students have been selected for the upcoming YLC term.
Student leaders enjoyed a fun and engaging Leadership Conference in Washington!
Student leaders enjoyed a fun and engaging Leadership Conference in Kentucky!
Student leaders enjoyed a fun and engaging Leadership Conference in Colorado!
USC Beaufort has been recognized as College Chapter of the Year!
Student leaders enjoyed a fun and engaging Leadership Conference in Georgia!
April 11, 2023
New Albany, OH
Please join us for a Happy Hour event at BrewDog New Albany.
August 18, 2023
Columbus, OH
On the run from the mob, Whoopi Goldberg’s lounge singer trades in her cocktail dress for a nun’s!
Trainings held in Rochester, Albany and New York City
Happy Disability Pride Month!
We held our annual Brewers Tailgate event in April.
Our Best Buddies chapter dance was held in March.
BBCO recognizes Chapters that uplift our mission even when challenges arise!
Celebrating Inclusion Figures
Susanna van Tonder is a Luxembourg disability rights activist, patient advocate and blogger. Van Tonder’s first obvious symptoms of multiple sclerosis caused her to suffer a Grand Mal seizure in 2015. In 2016, exactly a year later, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This experience of being diagnosed with an incurable disease in her early adult years led van Tonder to work on inclusion and wider understanding of the needs for people with disabilities and patients affected by chronic conditions.
November 2, 2023
New York, NY
Party for a Purpose will celebrate the inclusion of people with IDD in New York.
Now through August 22nd, Best Buddies is MOD’s inaugural Value(s) Menu partner!
Multiple Dates in 2024
Princeton & North Jersey
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
A Record-Breaking Spring for BBMN!
On April 22nd, our friends at Handel Architects hosted an Art Workshop for our participants…
Check out what Best Buddies has been up to in Albany, New York and Western NY!
Thank you to all our friends, walkers, followers, sponsors!
Get to know Elizabeth and Kelsey!
November 3, 2023
Cleveland, OH
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
BOSTON (WHDH) – The Best Buddies Challenge returned for its’ 23rd ride on Saturday as some bike riders made up to a 100-mile trek from Boston to Hyannisport to raise money for the nonprofit.
May & June 2024
Concord & Exeter
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Learn more about our partnership and get to know Jobs program participants, Deanna
MOD’s inaugural Value(s) Menu partner – now through August 22 – is Best Buddies International, the world’s largest organization dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With today’s announcement, MOD plans to donate $500,000 to Best Buddies to help support their mission of inclusion through programs that support integrated employment, one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and inclusive living communities.
Our 2022 Best Buddies Friendship Walks were a HUGE success!!
Henrietta, N.Y. — On a day off from training camp at St. John Fisher University, several Buffalo Bills players took a field trip to Henrietta. They met up with their Best Buddies.
Multiple Dates
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
MAY the BEST be yet to come!
Best Buddies’ first community Citizens pair celebrated their one-year friend-a-versary!
Best Buddies International raised $450,000 at the 5th Annual Best Buddies’ Celebration of Mothers in Malibu, California. The funds will expand the organization’s mission of inclusion through one-to-one friendships, leadership training, jobs, and integrated living opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Congratulations to our 2022 Best Buddies Graduates!
Thank you to all our friends, walkers, followers, sponsors!
Meet Elaina and Nathan.
Eastview High was one of state’s first chapters…
Before Erik Wanberg graduated from Eastview High School in 2019, he had been part of the school’s Best Buddies chapter for two years.
Thank you, Pantheon, for helping us make the world a more inclusive place!
Best Buddies Katelyn Quintero State Director of Best Buddies in California, sat down with Alex Savage from Fox’s KTVU…
Year-round
Virtual Event
the Inaugural Best Buddies Birthday Bash FUNdraiser for New Mexico!
Year-round
Virtual Event
the Inaugural Best Buddies Birthday Bash FUNdraiser for New Mexico!
Year-round
Virtual Event
the Inaugural Best Buddies Birthday Bash FUNdraiser for New Mexico!
Year-round
Virtual Event
the Inaugural Best Buddies Birthday Bash FUNdraiser for New Mexico!
Year-round
Virtual Fundraiser
The Inaugural Best Buddies Birthday Bash FUNdraiser for New Mexico!
Let’s Celebrate National Volunteer Week together!
Meet Tal Anderson, the young actor, filmmaker and disabilities advocate shining a spotlight on her fellow storytellers and highlighting the contributions of people with autism.
Best Buddies featured in PressHerald.com!
Best Buddies in Florida is excited to partner with ABLE United as a statewide supporter.
To kick off the 2022 celebration, get to know Best Buddies in Texas Ambassador, Cade Zimmerman.
Congratulations to Sarra Dennehy Lynch and Jeanne Dallahi for being awarded Best Buddies International State Director and Program Manager of the Year in 2021!
They are this year’s recipient of the Campus Compact for New Hampshire PSU President’s Community Partner Award!
Thank you, Waymo, for helping us make the world a more inclusive place!
Are you looking to get involved? Check out some ways you can support Best Buddies in South Carolina!
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
On February 3rd and March 1st, the programs team hosted a virtual Back to Best Buddies training…
Happy Best Buddies Month!
Join us in welcoming our newest Best Buddies Wisconsin team member!
Best Buddies would like to introduce you to our New Advisory Board Chair, Ashley Reinschmidt!
“Don’t let the fear of meeting someone new keep you from the best decision you will ever make.”
CVHS spreads inclusion and makes our community more inclusive!
Thank you to Colin Miller, Advisory Board Chair from 2019 through 2021.
Residents in Dallas, Texas, were seeing purple on Thursday, March 3rd…
Learn how you can celebrate with us!
Learn how you can celebrate with us!
In partnership with Miss USA, SeneGence is proud to announce the launch of the Miss USA LipSense Duo. From the proceeds of this launch, SeneGence will be donating $50,000 to Smile Train and $50,000 to Best Buddies International.
February Festivities 🎉
Best Buddies in Palm Beach has been awarded $65,000 to support our programs!
“We are so happy to be a part of this community for the first year ever!”
2022 is now in full swing. February is here and we’re all picking up new routines and ways of thinking about the world and our place in it. For me, February has always been something quite different. The month serves as a reminder of what my ancestors worked hard for and where my family comes from.
“To me, it was an easy fix and it was so needed…”
Article from WHDH News.
“Lynne brings great experience to the team…”
Tom Brady saw people on the sidelines and worked hard to bring them into the game.
January 20, 2022
Zoom
Join us for a fun game of movie trivia!
Let’s make 2022 our BEST year yet!
Help spread the message of inclusion!
Read the latest news for Best Buddies in California!
Congratulations to the 2021 Grand Champions of the Year for the state of Florida!
December 06, 2023
Solon, OH
Join us for a fun night of bowling!
December 14, 2023
Gahanna, OH
Join us for a fun night of bowling!
“I love advocating for people with IDD and seeing the impact that Best Buddies has on their lives.”
Meet Alex, a student with Down syndrome at JJ Pearce High School.
As we celebrate this holiday season, please meet some of our Best Buddies participants.
Best Buddies in Palm Beach has been selected to take part in the Great Charity Challenge!
On December 1st SPIRIT Club hosted an amazing fitness class!
Learn about the student advisory board!
This exciting partnership will benefit Jobs participants in Florida & California!
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – A Best Buddies cycling challenge took participants on a 70-mile tour of parts of Miami-Dade County.
Amir has been in his job as an Office Assistant at Holland & Knight law firm for seven years…
Our annual Jump for Inclusion event at Skyzone Trampoline Park was a blast!
Best Buddies visit Lindner’s Pumpkin Farm in New Berlin.
Our school chapters have been holding their Match Parties this Fall and it’s been great to join in on the fun.
MIAMI, Florida – Best Buddies International is thrilled to announce that four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome joined professional cyclists George Hincapie and Christian Vande Velde for the Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami on Friday, November 19.
Best Buddies in Ohio expands programs; provides volunteer opportunities.
We are so proud of Colby’s leadership and commitment to inclusion!
Best Buddies in Texas is a beneficiary of the 2021 Houston Open Birdies for Charity program!
“Inclusion is important to me because all people deserve to have the same opportunities in life.”
MOD Pizza Partnership Champions Workplace Inclusivity
MOD announced a nationwide partnership with Best Buddies International…
MOD announced a nationwide partnership with Best Buddies International…
Written by Connie Mehlman, Best Buddies in Ohio Advisory Board Chair.
Proceeds benefit Best Buddies. Get yours today!
Boston, September 28, 2021 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce that the 22nd Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place in-person October 1 – 2 from Boston to Cape Cod.
“Having a Best Buddies job coach has benefited me in a great way.”
Celebrate by telling someone you know about Best Buddies Jobs Program.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 5, 2023
Louisville, KY
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Back to Life, Back to Reality
November 3, 2023
Totowa, NJ
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
We could not make this event happen without the generosity of these amazing community partners.
Best Buddies in Florida is excited to partner with Memorial Healthcare Systems and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation.
A big welcome to our new intern at Best Buddies Wisconsin.
Best Buddies formally thanks Maureen Daly for fulfilling her commitment and pledge to the Best Buddies.
Best Buddies is excited to announce its expansion into our newest hub, Austin, Texas!
Are you familiar with all four program pillars?
We all love how Michelle Marchand is the top cheerleader for Best Buddies!
Congratulations to the Best Buddies 2021 Spirit of Ava award honorees!
“Leadership comes in many forms. Rand’s gift is similar to that of an orchestra conductor…”
Congratulations to NC State Best Buddies!
Loan Pronto hosted the 2nd Annual Buddy Classic benefiting Best Buddies North Carolina!
Just over two years ago, Jen and Kristin were matched and began their friendship…
On November 16th, Nichole was matched with her buddy, Lucy Tucker…
Guests can donate at all Florida PDQ locations from August 3 through August 31.
Watch the 32nd annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC).
November 10, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
According to the report, “A Place in this World,” approximately 75% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live with their parents and 62% of those people dream of having their own apartment. Best Buddies Living is an opportunity for people with disabilities to reach that goal.
“I fell in love with the Best Buddies mission and have been hooked ever since…”
You can find us by searching: @bestbuddieswi
Two new Citizen friendship matches were made in the month of June!
November 3, 2024
New York, NY
Join Best Buddies supporters at the TCS New York City Marathon.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Samantha Poyser ’08 is currently a student at UC Santa Barbara pursing her PhD with a specialization in Special Education.
Sarah Leifeste resides in the greater Houston, Texas area where she is the Director of a mobile dance company called Shine Music and Dance.
In often segregated landscapes including school and work, the need and dependency for friendships is vital…
James Walker grew up in Florida in the Miami Gardens area and was first introduced to Best Buddies while in middle school in 2007…
After an accident that left her father with a traumatic brain injury, Jennifer Allen, Best Buddies’ Director of International Programs, was inspired to unite…
How to continue your involvement with Best Buddies after you graduate.
Inclusively is excited to announce our new partnership with Best Buddies International, the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Krista and Debbie are extremely grateful to be part of the Best Buddies program…
Danielle and Margaret are enjoying every minute of being best buddies together.
During the month of June, Cold Stone Creamery® stores will once again host a nationwide fundraising promotion benefiting Best Buddies International.®
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
“This is another huge step towards inclusivity taken by the Hoboken Public School District”…
DIVERSANT formed a partnership with Best Buddies in 2018…
Best Buddies in the News!
Over 1,600 people tuned into our virtual Celebration Ceremony.
“Parents should know that Best Buddies is there for them long after high school or college ends.”
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought countless twists and turns for Best Buddies programs across the state, the Texas Student Advisory Board (SAB) members didn’t let it phase them…
Meet Matt and Zindzi, recently hired Best Buddies Jobs participants in Wisconsin!
We are so honored to be the recipient of The Pinnacle Award 2021 for the Non-Profit of the Year from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce!
Zozibini Tunzi, a big supporter of the nonprofit Best Buddies, made a stop at the Best Buddies x Rosetta Italian Bakery in Brickell, Miami, Florida.
Chain seeks to add team members from non-profit that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to the Best Buddies in Delaware Advisory Board.
We’re excited to announce Matthew Cox will be the Chairman of the inaugural Champion of the Year Gala in Cleveland, Ohio.
Best Buddies participants took part in a three-part Job Preparation and Employment Panel series…
Please join us in welcoming Erika to the Best Buddies in Delaware Advisory Board.
April & May 2024
Memphis & Nashville
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
October 28, 2023
Nashville, TN
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Rusty Lomax and Mike Dallas have been matched for over eight years.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People walked for a good cause on Saturday during the Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
South Floridians came together for some fun and philanthropy in Sunrise, as Best Buddies held their annual fundraiser with a pandemic-friendly twist.
Zayne Harshaw is a Best Buddies Ambassador who lives in Columbus, Ohio.
April 2024
Charlotte & Raleigh
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Best Buddies International is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Florida on Saturday, April 24th at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL.
November 10, 2023
Charlotte, NC
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
The power of love and friendship is a gift that Teri gave to her friends in Best Buddies and we are eternally grateful for her commitment to our organization’s mission of friendship and inclusion.
Tina is the parent of not one but TWO school friendship chapter members…
There’s a new pro cycling team in the U.S., and they aren’t just racing to win.
Congratulations McKean High School!
Maribeth Hopkins and Jenn Brant were matched almost nine years ago in May 2012.
It is safe to say that most people involved in Best Buddies in Ohio know Niles.
Honoring and Remembering Best Buddies Friendship participant, Maanav Kooner.
Best Buddies Matthew Loughran and George Agaiby meet up often on Zoom…
Ashley Sammons is the chapter advisor at Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio…
Spring 2024
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Get to know Emily!
Creative challenges centered around the mission of Best Buddies!
Over 170 students from across NY state in attendance…
Thank you to all who participated in our first-ever Project Inclusion series!
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
We are excited to announce Chelle Williams has joined the Advisory Board for Best Buddies in Delaware.
We are excited to announce James Ambagis has joined the Advisory Board for Best Buddies in Delaware.
“I want to prove to everyone that you don’t have to let your disability define you if you want to do something great in life.”
Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and far-reaching accomplishments of Black Americans.
Spring 2024
Washington, DC & Richmond
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
A South Florida bakery is doing more than just selling authentic Italian food.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 20, 2024
Kearns, UT
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 18, 2024
Maple Grove, MN
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Watch the special presentation here.
Congratulations to the North Carolina 2020 Champion of the Year, Samantha Terres and her campaign manager Weslyn Hyman!!
Best Buddies International would like to thank John Evans for your leadership to continue the efforts of Best Buddies in Ohio.
Check out this recent news story by Shelley Stridsberg about our Citizens program featured in Kare11 News!
Best Buddies Philippines is taking their friendship activities up a notch with its #BBPSaturdaySeries online.
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone — parents, kids, teachers, pregnant moms… and now that Christmas is just around the corner, we’re definitely feeling it more…
KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. (WSVN) – Volunteers pedaled for a purpose over the weekend.
Best Buddies International hosted their annual Hublot Best Buddies Challenge on Saturday to raise money for people with special abilities.
This holiday season, we continue our celebration of several exemplary participants who represent profiles of perseverance during these challenging times. Check back weekly as we highlight additional Profiles of Perseverance.
Best Buddies Philippines is taking their friendship activities up a notch with its #BBPSaturdaySeries online.
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone — parents, kids, teachers, pregnant moms… and now that Christmas is just around the corner, we’re definitely feeling it more…
I look forward to connecting with you all in these next two years.
MIAMI, November 20, 2020 – Best Buddies International presents the 2020 Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami on Saturday, November 21.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the SHRM Foundation are bringing attention to the workplace contributions of people with autism and intellectual and developmental differences.
The Organization’s Goal is to Raise $1 Million to Provide Coronavirus Crisis Relief to Those Most Affected by the Pandemic…
Partnership with Daymark Living brings Best Buddies Jobs to Waxahachie, Texas.
MOD Pizza, a fast-casual pizza concept with 450 locations nationwide, is joining an inclusion campaign with a pledge to provide job opportunities to those with disabilities…
Leading a Best Buddies Friendship Chapter through the global pandemic? You are not alone.
Charitable organizations and non-profit groups continue to be hit especially hard during the pandemic…
April 27, 2024
Tulsa, OK
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Chevron Corporation in Houston partnered with Best Buddies to host a virtual workshop series for individuals with IDD.
We are so honored to have student leaders, like Chloe!
Leading a Best Buddies Friendship Chapter through the global pandemic? You are not alone.
Ashley is one of 175 people in Ohio that Best Buddies has trained in our Leadership Development program…
Who knew, that on July 22, 2019 two people’s lives would change for the better?
Bob Schlosberg has been best buddies with Billy Cole for over 5 years…
Brian Cheyney and John Sloan have been best buddies for over 10 years…
News segment from KION 6
A nonprofit that creates free, personalized, original songs…
We held four Virtual Local Leadership Trainings across the state…
Best Buddies in Wisconsin welcomes, Jaimee Hrabik, as an Employment Consultant for the Best Buddies Jobs program!
We hosted over 14 virtual events. Here are some highlights!
Logan has a strong love for a few things in life…
“Best Buddies has made a big impact in my life because I didn’t have a lot of friends and being a part of the college chapter helps me to make new friends and allows me to be myself”…
My name is Celeste Bafundo and I have been involved with Best Buddies since December of 2018…
We had a busy month of Virtual event in the month of July!
Check out Best Buddies in Minnesota’s summer newsletter!
Every Thursday
Online
Gather together to enjoy fun activities and connect virtually! (Adults 18+)
Spring 2024
Cleveland, Cincinnati & Columbus
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Giovana Izzo hasn’t seen her son, Antonio, since March. For the past four months, Antonio Izzo, 25, has lived in…
October 19, 2024
Petaluma, CA
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
August 3, 2023
Zoom
Come learn about what PLAN has to offer for individuals with IDD!
August 5, 2023
Boston, MA
Don’t miss the biggest Booty by Brabants event of the summer!
More than 4,300 Student Leaders from 35 Countries to Unite for Inclusion.
Best Buddies in Minnesota is thrilled to have opened our Citizens program in the Twin Cities in July of 2020!
Over 50 people came to support inclusion and drive in our parade!
Hello! My name is Holly Schnittger and I have been involved with Best Buddies Delaware for the past 12 years.
In 2010, Krista Scott became involved in the Best Buddies program…
Dec. 3, 2020
Virtual Event
Join us at the Champion of the Year Gala, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Louisiana.
This unique partnership between a non-profit and for-profit entity will provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and also help fund the expansion of Best Buddies’ mission.
Best Buddies International prides itself on a culture of inclusion, equality, empowerment, and respect.
Best Buddies is excited to announce the first-ever national Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk on June 20, 2020.
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.
In 1995, Nina Greene gave birth to a beautiful, curious little boy, Randy, who lives with Down syndrome. As a mother, what gives her the most joy is how similar Randy’s life and problems are relative to those his age, despite his disability.
Billboard- Rebecca Black has teamed up with Best Buddies International to release the uplifting track “Alone Together” to benefit the global non-profit, which helps create opportunities for people with intellectual and development disabilities. The touching acoustic track, written and performed by the “Friday” singer along with Best Buddies Ambassadors Brett Fleming, Christina […]
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.
Fox 4 – The orders currently in place to protect us from the coronavirus can leave you feeling lonely. During those feelings of isolation, one local nonprofit is asking the question: What if you felt like that every day, regardless of the pandemic? Best Buddies hopes our time in quarantine […]
Today on World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize and celebrate the rights of persons with autism, with the goal of raising awareness, understanding, and inclusion for people with autism.
A dozen Hollywood actors urge the public to self-quarantine in order to mitigate the spread of the virus, which especially adversely impacts seniors, people with disabilities and those who are immunocompromised.
If you care for someone with a developmental disability that affects their communication skills, something like autism, how do you talk to them about the coronavirus pandemic?
The Boynton Beach water tower lit Purple to recognize March as Best Buddies Month – and as a call to action because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Featured on WRAL, this Best Buddies High School chapter integrates all participants with the community, through service events and fundraisers.
Over the past few weeks, there have been significant developments in the global, national, and local responses to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The following is an update on Best Buddies events and initiatives given the current COVID-19 situation.
This web post was created to provide resources and keep the Best Buddies community informed about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its impact.
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, Best Buddies International and supporters from around the world will unite on Wednesday, March 4th for the annual Spread the Word Day.
Featured on Community Newspapers, Best Buddies International create opportunities for inclusive communities for people with IDD.
Featured on WRAL, this Best Buddies High School chapter integrates all participants with the community, through service events and fundraisers.
November 3, 2023
Tulsa, OK
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Best Buddies ensures that students of all abilities have access to the same opportunities for social interactions and experience.
Today we celebrate those who have filled our lives with love, light, and friendship. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you the beautiful friendship between Best Buddies participant Miracle Pelayo and Olivia Culpo, Best Buddies Global Ambassador and International Board Member. “From the moment I […]
Liam Haskill, 17, started the Best Buddies chapter at Rock Island High School at the beginning of the school year, to pair students with disabilities up with a peer buddy.
Giving individuals with IDD an equal opportunity to pursue employment will help make our communities more inclusive.
“Since being matched as buddies in October of 2016, we have been able to do so much…”
Best Buddies Ambassador, Chloe Thibault, talks on-air about her friendship to Tom Quilleon.
“My name is William White and I am a Best Buddies Ambassador from San Jose, California…”
“…As someone that is on this spectrum, I encourage you, please stop using the r-word.”
On November 22nd, The Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami welcomed the Makarov Foundation and its Founder Igor Makarov, philanthropist and businessman. Mr. Makarov, along with six other members of his organization, participated in the world-class 70-mile cycling event to support Best Buddies International’s mission.
Nearly 850 people attended the 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22. The event raised $2.9 million in total donations for Best Buddies International.
A&E Network’s critically-acclaimed, Emmy-winning docuseries “Born This Way” will bring the gang back together for a six-part short-form digital series as well as a one-hour linear series finale holiday special.
After 16 years of serving as Honorary Co-Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, NFL Superstar Tom Brady is passing the leadership baton…
Miami Herald featured the 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala, which raised $2.9 million to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Nearly 850 people attended the 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22. The event raised $2.9 million in total donations for Best Buddies International.
Postponed
Journey Church Lake Worth
Lake Worth, FL
Join us for our most highly anticipated event as we celebrate with all our program participants.
Best Buddies International is thrilled to present its 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22
Best Buddies International is excited to announce a new partnership with My Friend Clyde, a children’s book written by Jason Kendal and beautifully illustrated by Mariam Kendal that aims to teach over 1,300 elementary school students about acceptance and respect.
Lyft’s Jobs Access Program aims to close transportation gaps related to employment access and job training.
Chris Lindstrom, offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, and Michael Kozicki, Best Buddies Global Ambassador, tag-teamed a room recruiting supporters for Best Buddies!
Best Buddies participants explain the impact of Best Buddies at Midview High School on ABC 5 Cleveland.
Allie Marcom, longtime Best Buddies champion and current Chapter President at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shares her tips and tricks for a Match Party to remember!
Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics, with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), are launching Delivering Jobs, an inclusion campaign designed to create pathways to one million employment and leadership opportunities for people with IDD by 2025.
Earlier this year, Best Buddies International partnered with Fundación MAPFRE to launch a Pre-Employment Training Program in Massachusetts.
Best Buddies participants in Georgia share their journeys and experiences with Fox 5 Atlanta.
Belonging seems like a pretty straight-forward, innately human need. So why should we talk about it? Because belonging is just one of five valued experiences that research has found lead to a better life. Over the next few weeks, we will be exploring these experiences and how Best Buddies develops opportunities for everyone to feel valued. We start today with belonging…
Best Buddies Ambassador, Chloe Thibault and SVP Global Mission, State Development and Operations, David Quilleon meet with WPBF’s Mark Kelly on air.
October 14, 2019 – Earlier this month, the Carnival Foundation welcomed Best Buddies International’s Founder, Chairman and CEO Anthony K. Shriver to its worldwide headquarters in Doral, FL to celebrate the two organizations’ 23-year partnership. For the first time in the history of our relationship, Carnival doubled its financial commitment […]
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.
Guest blog post by Lexi Franks. Lexi is a long time volunteer with Best Buddies, serving as a chapter president in her high school program and also middle school before joining the University of Delaware, where she serves as the Chapter President. She is an advocate, leader, and passionate agent […]
Best Buddies International is excited to announce the expansion of our international reach into Ukraine. Best Buddies Ukraine hosted its launch event on September 28, where families, new participants, local media and community members attended to welcome Best Buddies to the city of Kyiv. The Best Buddies Citizens pilot program […]
Dear Best Buddies Family, Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the monumental contributions of employees with disabilities and highlights the importance of inclusive workforces. This year’s theme – “The Right Talent, Right Now” – perfectly embodies the life-changing work that we are doing here at Best […]
MOD announced a nationwide partnership with Best Buddies International…
How can advisors empower our chapter leaders to achieve their potential and kick off a successful year? Guest blogger and longtime Best Buddies volunteer, Dr. Jessica Hall-Wirth, shares her insights and some hard facts to get started!
Today we celebrate the legacy and life of Rosemary Kennedy, eldest of the Kennedy sisters. Rosemary was one of the inspirations that led Anthony Kennedy Shriver to create Best Buddies, in hopes of fostering a more inclusive world for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The first teacher of […]
San Simeon, CA, September 19, 2019 – The 16th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola raised $4 million […]
November 6, 2019
Albuquerque Marriott
Albuquerque, NM
Celebrating EKS Day Eunice Kennedy Shriver was many things. She was an American philanthropist. An activist and pioneer entrepreneur. A champion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She heralded the first major legislation to support mental illness and intellectual disabilities. She was an agent of change, a friend, a […]
Both Honorary Co-Chairs embody the true spirit of Best Buddies and deeply believe in the power of inclusion and meaningful employment to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Check out our BBLC 2018 Impact Report…
The number one question we get at Best Buddies this time of year is: how will I know enough about my buddy’s disability to be a good friend? That’s a tough question for us, because at Best Buddies, we are about friendship, not so much disability. Let’s unpack what that means.
September 22, 2019
Miami University
Oxford, OH
Best Buddies welcomes any adult in the community with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Volunteer speech coaches are also needed! No experience necessary. Participants do not have to be a member of a Best Buddies program.
You’ve probably seen by now the awesome story of a life-long Best Buddies friendship highlighted in People magazine last week…
In Best Buddies, we talk a lot about inclusion. We advocate for inclusion, we promote an Inclusion Revolution! We learn about, discuss, and demand inclusion…
Watch “Professionalism 101” – a webinar produced and facilitated by Kylee Sanchez
Olivia Culpo’s life isn’t perfect all the time, but that’s totally fine with her. The model and former Miss Universe reflected on sharing her struggles with the world on Instagram when she chatted exclusively with Access during a pizza-making event at Buca di Beppo for Best Buddies International.
Lisa Buchanan and Ruth Goddard were paired through the Best Buddies program in the ’90s — and they’ve been inseparable ever since.
(BPT) – With unemployment rates at a nearly 50-year low, many businesses are struggling to find workers. This tight job market is opening doors for people with disabilities, as many companies are turning their attention to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The film shows how Sam Piazza overcame bullying, won Homecoming King at Gaither High School, and is an advocate for people with disabilities.
Check out our BBLC 2018 Impact Report…
The weekend’s festivities kicked off with the Best Buddies Tom Brady Football Challenge and the Guy Cooking with Best Buddies Celebrity Chef Food and Wine Festival.
In the world of Patriots football, dropped passes are rarely a laughing matter, and it’s not exactly common for an offensive lineman to be running routes.
HYANNIS, MASS. (WHDH) – Thousands of area residents took part in the Best Buddies Challenge bike ride Saturday, an annual charity event that wraps up in Hyannis Port.
Boston, May 22, 2019 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place May 31 – June 1st. More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.
Friday, May 30 | Rochester, NY
Friday, May 30 | Rochester, NY
Over 650 walkers gathered to celebrate Best Buddies’ 30th birthday and promote inclusion across Missouri…
Cor Jesu High School hosted the Spring Ambassadors Training in March where seven young adults completed the training.
Webster Groves High School hosted the first annual Best Buddies Birthday Bash in celebration of Best Buddies’ 30th Birthday!
He’s literally a big man on campus, a senior who can hang out with anyone at Coconut Creek High School, but Santiago Juan Orozco chooses to walk a different path.
On any given day at any given time of day, you’re likely to find Santiago mentoring kids who have autism, Down syndrome, and other disabilities.
Cindy Crawford, Denise Richards, Minnie Driver, Cheryl Hines and John Stamos attended the event, where sponsor Hublot unveiled a limited-edition watch to benefit Best Buddies International and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement.
Savannah Guthrie, who’s an ambassador for the amazing Best Buddies nonprofit, spoke Thursday at the organization’s Party for a Purpose event and caught up with her buddy, Tara.
Best Buddies is excited to announce its Third Annual Best Buddies Mother’s Day Celebration featuring Title Sponsor Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot. The event will be co-hosted by Best Buddies Founder, Chairman & CEO Anthony K. Shriver and Founder, The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, Maria Shriver. The event will take place Saturday, May 11, in Malibu, California.
Actress Jamie Brewer, who was cast in four seasons of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series American Horror Story, will be in attendance during the fest. Her recent movie Turnover, which won the Audience Choice award and Best Feature Film for Family at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema in March, will kick off the event on May 3.
Best friends since high school, #NFLDraft hopeful Tyrel Dodson and Best Buddies participant William Gawlas will always have each other’s backs.
Cerebral palsy doesn’t define who Miles Taylor is. What defines him is his competitive drive, which made him a viral dead-lifting sensation.
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLA. (WSVN) – A member of the Best Buddies organization has been sworn in as a North Bay Village city official.
At Tuesday’s city commission meeting, the city swore in Colleen Moriarty as their new City Administration Clerk.
Miami, April 2, 2019 — On Saturday March 16th, Best Buddies International hosted its 9th annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Florida at Maurice A Ferré Park in Downtown Miami. More than 3,000 people attended the Friendship Walk and the event raised over $600,000 in total donations, a record for the organization!
In 2013, Mack Cycle was introduced to Best Buddies. Their mission of providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be included in the community through friendship, jobs, leadership development, and inclusive living seemed like a natural fit for their business.
MIAMI (WSVN) – Hundreds of people woke up early this weekend to spend a day with some very special friends at the annual Best BuddiesFriendship Walk in Downtown Miami.
The excitement took over Maurice A. Ferré Park near 10th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, Saturday morning.
Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and supporters from around the world will unite on Wednesday, March 6th for the annual Spread the Word Day.
“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.”
Daniel was one of the first participants in the Best Buddies Tennessee Jobs program in 2015, and listed his dream job in an office setting, with a focus on tech work. After several interviews, he found a full-time position at Verus Healthcare as a medical equipment technician.
Carolyn and Haley’s friendship is unique in more ways than just its beginnings as a natural friendship. The two have a bond that is absolutely beautiful to watch, attending concerts and sporting events together, and having girl’s nights and sleepovers regularly.
Being a part of Best Buddies is giving me a chance to get to know and become friends with a lot of new people…
Shane and Gus started to form their friendship in April 2016 when Best Buddies was introduced to their high school…
My name is Tim Rosario and I am from Somerset. I joined Best Buddies at Somerset Berkeley High School in 2017…
It took Kevin a while to find a job that was the right fit. As he tells it, he spent years “working with other job agencies in efforts to find a good job, which came with a lot of frustration and [few] results….
My name is Robert Anglin and I am a senior from the Henderson Inclusion K-12 School in Dorchester…
Miami, FL, February 25, 2019 — Best Buddies International, a groundbreaking nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Florida on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Maurice A Ferré Park in Downtown Miami.
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Join us at the Champion of the Year Galas, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Illinois.
When Carolina attended one of her Special Olympics swimming classes back in 2017, little did she know that her future soulmate was in that class. Shortly after the class started, they met. It was the first time Carolina met Andy, and it was love at first sight. Soon, the […]
To celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we are excited to launch the organization’s newest program, Best Buddies Living. Best Buddies is elevating our mission to meet the significant need for inclusion by establishing a residential living experience for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their peers.
December 2018, SACRAMENTO— California Governor-elect Gavin Newsom announced the addition of two top-level policy experts to his incoming Administration and his first reappointment from the Brown Administration.
MIAMI, FL., November 19, 2018 – Nearly 700 people attended the 22nd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala: Le Cirque de la Nuit at Mana Wynwood, Florida on Friday, November 16. The star-studded event raised $2.8 million in total donations for Best Buddies International.
MIAMI (WSVN) – Participants of the Hublot Best Buddies Challenge ended their exhausting day with a night out in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood.
Best Buddies kicked off its annual gala at Mana Wynwood with many celebrities on hand, Friday night.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Riders got on their bicycles and hit the streets of Miami for a race meant to benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Over 50 cyclists from across the world participated in Hublot’s Best Buddies Challenge: Miami. The race began at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Friday morning.
MIAMI, November 6, 2018 – Best Buddies International, a groundbreaking nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce its 22nd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 16.
Thanks to Pat Imig, Scape American Bistro & Claire Gardiner for sharing our mission on Fox2.
I am heartbroken by the senseless tragedy that occurred at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our Best Buddies family sends its love, prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives during this horrific incident. We are especially saddened by the loss of one of our longtime Best Buddies participants, Cecil Rosenthal.
San Simeon, CA, September 11, 2018 – The 15th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented by Pepsi-Cola raised $5 million, thanks to the incredible commitment of Best Buddies supporters and the generosity of Steve and Barbara Hearst, with their personal gift of $1 million.
Shriver, 53, who founded the nonprofit program Best Buddies, which advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, shared fond memories of his cousin, Christopher Lawford, who died from a heart attack at age 63 on Tuesday, as well as his aunt, Rosemary Kennedy, whose disability spurred the foundation of Best Buddies.
For the second time, luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot has partnered with Best Buddies—a nonprofit organization that works to help people with intellectual and development disabilities with creating friendship, employment and leadership training opportunities—to create a limited-edition timepiece, the Big Bang Unico Best Buddies Limited Edition.
September 6, 2018 [Woodside, CA] – Tonight, Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot unveiled its second limited-edition timepiece in partnership with Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
San Simeon, CA, September 4, 2018 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Steve Hearst and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 15th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola.
Cold Stone Creamery Announces Third Annual In-Store Fundraiser Benefiting Best Buddies International
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is happy to announce the return of its nationwide Best Buddies International® Fundraising Promotion during the month of August in honor of its continued partnership with the Best Buddies organization, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Bloomington, Indiana July 26, 2018 – Over 2,300 student leaders, volunteers, and staff members from Best Buddies International programs around the world participated in the 29th Annual Best Buddies International Leadership Conference: This Is Me on July 20-22 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Bloomington, Indiana, July 16th, 2018 — Best Buddies International, a groundbreaking nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce the 29th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference: This Is Me in Bloomington, Indiana, on July 20-22.
BOSTON, June 5, 2018 – This year, over 2,500 people participated in the 19th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, on June 2-3. The Challenge raised $6 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Under the Friday night lights of Harvard Stadium, a football game finished with a final score of 112-112, but the final score didn’t matter much to the athletes competing on the field. It was all smiles throughout the game, and though competitive, the football game was about much more than a win, loss or tie.
BOSTON (WHDH) – Thousands of area residents took part in the Best Buddies Challenge bike ride Saturday, an annual charity event that wraps up in Hyannis Port.
BOSTON (NECN) — Tom Brady was back out on the field Friday night, along with Julian Edelman and James White, at Harvard Stadium in Boston.
They were there for the Best Buddies football game.
BOSTON (WHDH) — The annual Best Buddies Challenge is next week and 7News spoke with founder Anthony Shriver about his inspiration for starting the organization.