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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thank you for your support. You’ve made friendships like Angelica and Madison’s possible all around the world, and for that, WE LOVE YOU<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n

Here at Best Buddies, our mission is rooted in love<\/strong> because the love we receive from our friends motivates us, strengthens us, and allows us to endure during difficult times.<\/p>\n

Friendships like Madison\u2019s and Angelica\u2019s demonstrate the power of our Friendship program. They have been best buddies for over two years and love to go to the movies together, shop, travel, and compete in beauty pageants. Angelica is the current National Miss Amazing — a pageant that celebrates and empowers girls and women with disabilities. Madison and Angelica are also fierce advocates of the Spread the Word to End the Word<\/em><\/a> campaign to end the hurtful use of the R-word.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

\"Madison_Angelica7\"My best buddy Angelica has been such a light in my life! We recently went to Chicago to compete in Miss Amazing, which Angelica won! She\u2019s my best friend\u2026she\u2019s become a part of my family. That\u2019s what\u2019s so great about Best Buddies, you don\u2019t just get a friend, you also get family.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve had the opportunity to travel together to places like the Best Buddies Leadership Conference and spoken in front of commissioners. I\u2019ve gained so much from this friendship. She\u2019s a testament of how to live your life. She\u2019s overcome so many hardships in life, and graduated college and is working hard at her life goals. She\u2019s absolutely amazing. She is the kind of woman I want to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Madison Snipes<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

\"Madison_Angelica\"Instead of seeing my disability, Madison sees me. She\u2019s someone I can talk to and be myself with. We love to get our nails done, eat, and go to each other\u2019s pageants. Best Buddies has given me so many wonderful opportunities and allowed me to meet so many amazing people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Buddies has not only given me Madison, but her family as well\u2014we\u2019re one big family. I love her and her mom and dad. I would not know what to do if it weren\u2019t for Best Buddies. I\u2019m so glad the University of Memphis had a Best Buddies program!<\/span><\/p>\n

– Angelica Allsup<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_column_text]Today we celebrate those who have brought love and friendship into our lives. I hope Angelica and Madison\u2019s story will encourage you to join our movement and create more friendships just like theirs.<\/p>\n

If you’re already enjoying a Best Buddies friendship, share your pictures and stories on social media using\u00a0#ILoveBestBuddies<\/strong>. Can’t wait to see your photos and read your stories!<\/em><\/p>\n

In Friendship,<\/p>\n

Anthony K. Shriver<\/strong>
\nFounder & Chairman
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Friendships like Madison\u2019s and Angelica\u2019s demonstrate the power of our Friendship program. They have been best buddies for over two years and love to go to the movies together, shop, travel, and compete in beauty pageants. Angelica is the current National Miss Amazing \u2014 a pageant that celebrates and empowers girls and women with disabilities. 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