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Valentine’s with Best Buddies

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:30-5:00 pm EST on Zoom Register Now We will be making Valentine’s day cards to give to your friends, family, or a local nursing home! Bring paper, markers, stickers, and...

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Meet Jenna Baggs: 2020 Champion of the Year

I was introduced to Best Buddies in 2019 when my husband came home from work one evening and told me about a charity disc golf tournament, he was going to be attending the next week. He was excited...

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Citizen Match: Sandy and Sarra

I met Sandy St. Onge at our Kickoff Party for our newly launched Citizens Program. We were so excited to bring this program to NH because it matches adults with IDD with a typical peer in the...

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New York Life Grant

Thank you, New York Life, for awarding Best Buddies NH a $15,000 Community Impact Grant to help support our mission of inclusion for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! New York...

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Spread the Word: Inclusion

Virtual Event on Zoom Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 4:30-5 p.m. EST Join us as we celebrate inclusion & connection! We will celebrate Spread the Word Inclusion day by hosting fun activities that pledge...

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Black History Month

A Message From Anthony Kennedy Shriver Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and far-reaching accomplishments of Black Americans. It is also the perfect...

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Meet Brittany Rusch

My name is Brittany Rusch and I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee this semester. I am double majoring in Dance and Psychology as well as pursuing a Pre-Medicine track. I am planning...

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Tampa halftime dancer says autism helped him at the Super Bowl

“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,” he said. When people see Joshua Felder bust a move, they usually assume...

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New Board Members

Erin Miller We are excited to announce Erin Miller has joined the Advisory Board for Best Buddies in Delaware. Erin is an Assistant Principal at Kennett Middle School in the Kennett Consolidated...

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Meet Toni & Kim

In 2010, Toni Lawrence attended a meeting where a coworker presented the Best Buddies program to her department. While she thought the program was a great way to give back to the community, she did...

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2021 Friendship Walk Grand Marshall

Meet Bill Ziegler! This year’s Best Buddies in Delaware Friendship Walk Grand Marshall is Bill Ziegler who was the 2020 Champion of the Year. Bill raised over $7,700 for Best Buddies in Delaware...

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Meet Becky & Steph

We are excited to share a question and answer with two of our Best Buddies Citizens Friends: Becky and Steph. How long you and your buddy been matched for Best Buddies? Becky: Steph and I been matched...

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Meet Lizzy Bauer

My name is Lizzy Bauer and I am an Intern at Best Buddies! I am a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran College double majoring in Human Social Services and Criminal Justice. After graduation, I plan to go on...

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Best Buddies International Team Up with Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady for...

Best Buddies International Founder and CEO, Anthony K. Shriver, shares how the organization is adapting their annual “Friendship Walk” in the wake of the pandemic. He also explains how Floridians can...

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Celebrating three years of friendship!

Sammy Scovil and Casey Pollock celebrating three years of Friendship Three years ago, on February 8th, to be exact, Casey and Sammy met for the first time. They really hit it off! In August that year,...

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Virtual Hang-In

Tuesday, March 9th 5:30 pm EST Zoom* Register Now Join Best Buddies in Kentucky for a virtual hang-in, Hosted by the University of Pikeville! These activities are free and open to all Best Buddies...

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Virtual Hang-In

Join Best Buddies in Maine for a virtual hang-in! These activities are free and open to all Best Buddies program participants. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Lee...

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Beginner Ambassador Training

Sunday, February 28th 12:00 pm ET | 11:00 am CT Zoom* Register Now Join Best Buddies in Nebraska for a virtual Ambassador Training for beginners. Volunteers can participate as either a speech coach or...

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Virtual Hang-In

Join Best Buddies in Michigan for a virtual hang-in! These activities are free and open to all Best Buddies program participants. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact...

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