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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”178561″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Miami, FL, March 1, 2024<\/strong> \u2014 March<\/strong> is Best Buddies Month<\/strong>, the annual celebration of Best Buddies International<\/strong>\u2019s 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<\/strong> of Best Buddies and the 30th anniversary<\/strong> of the Best Buddies Jobs Program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This Best Buddies Month is filled with great ways to engage with Best Buddies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”178594″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Challenge yourself to change lives. Register for a Best Buddies Challenge<\/a><\/strong> today![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”178593″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n

Sign up for your local Best Buddies Friendship Walk<\/a><\/strong>, a local celebration of inclusion and our friends with IDD.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”178592″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n

Wear Best Buddies gear and take advantage of a merchandise sale<\/a><\/strong> from March 1-7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”178591″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n

Join a Best Buddies program! Make a friend<\/a>, hire a participant<\/a>, help develop future leaders<\/a><\/strong> or find an inclusive new place to live<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”178596″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1709309946105{border: 1px solid #ebebeb !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

Share your Best Buddies moments on social media and tag @BestBuddies<\/strong> or email your stories to JacobPasternack@BestBuddies.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”178595″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n

Pledge to spread inclusion at SpreadTheWord.Global<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]

About Best Buddies<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies\u00ae<\/sup> is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated\u202fto establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 12 formal programs \u2014 <\/span><\/span>Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions, Inclusive Living <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Eunie\u2019s Buddies<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u2014 engage participants in<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>each of the 50 states and in 45<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>countries, positively <\/span>impacting<\/span> the lives of <\/span>nearly one<\/span> million people with and without disabilities around the world.<\/span><\/span> In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Media Inquiries<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies International<\/strong>
\nNicole Maddox<\/strong>
\nVice President, Communications
\nNicoleMaddox@Bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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