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Lincoln Derr Virtual Photo Challenge
The Lincoln Derr Virtual Photo Challenge is how we can FUNdraise together in 2021! Centered around the 4 pillars of the Best Buddies mission, you will complete these challenges with your family &...
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Meet Emily, Advisory Board Member & Volunteer in Los Angeles, CA
We love our Volunteers! Meet Emily, Advisory Board Member and Volunteer in Los Angeles, CA How long have you been a volunteer with Best Buddies? I was a volunteer with Best Buddies for two years in my...
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Walker of the Week: Ashley Sammons, The Chapter Advisor Walker
Ashley Sammons is the chapter advisor at Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio. She has been involved in Best Buddies for four years. Ashley works as a high school English teacher at Talawanda High...
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Written by Sara Shookman for WKYC 3 Studios Published: 10:18 PM EDT March 30, 2021 Updated: 12:18 AM EDT March 31, 2021 Ohio — “What’s up George? What’s going on, buddy?” “Best Buddies” Matthew...
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Remembering Maanav
Honoring and Remembering Best Buddies Friendship participant, Maanav Kooner One year ago, Best Buddies lost a bright and shining friend. On April 10, 2020, Maanav Kooner and his dad, Rajnish, passed...
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Best Buddies Serbia Webinars
Interested in getting to know participants from Best Buddies Serbia? Join one of the upcoming monthly webinars where Best Buddies participants in the USA and Best Buddies participants in Serbia come...
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Walker of the Week: Niles Dowe, The Buddy Walker
Walker of the Week Niles Dowe, The Buddy Walker It is safe to say that most people involved in Best Buddies in Ohio know Niles. Mainly, because he is such a great online networker! After you meet,...
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Best Buddies Ambassador Training
Speech Writing & Public Speaking for Beginners Tuesday, April 20th 6:00 pm CT Zoom* Register Now This training will offer people with and without IDD the opportunity to gain speech writing, public...
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Meet Jenn Brant and Maribeth Hopkins
Maribeth Hopkins and Jenn Brant were matched almost nine years ago in May 2012. On that same day in May, Jenn’s beloved dog, Bernie, passed away. Feeling so distraught, she almost canceled the lunch...
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McKean High School Celebrates Inclusion
Congratulations to McKean High School for all their meetings and efforts in supporting Best Buddies month in March. They did a tremendous job honoring their friendships, and sharing their goals of...
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2021 Champion Walk Event Image
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JCC Kehillah Best Buddies
“Inclusion makes people feel human.” Maddie Foard is a high school junior in Longmeadow, a small suburban town nestled between Springfield, Massachusetts and the Connecticut border. She has an older...
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Best Buddies Ambassador Training
Speech Writing & Public Speaking for Beginners Tuesday, April 25th 11:00 am CT Zoom* Register Now This training offers Best Buddies staff and volunteers the opportunity to engage individuals with...
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This New Pro Cycling Team Is Riding to Benefit Best Buddies
Eric Marcotte, right, after he and his Best Buddy, Michael Escardo, came off the podium. There’s a new pro cycling team in the U.S., and they aren’t just racing to win. Best Buddies Racing is a...
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Kendra Gives Back
Friday, April 30th & Saturday, May 1st SHOP NOW USE PROMO CODE: GIVEBACK-1304 The Kendra Scott Virtual Give Back runs from April 30th-May 1st. During this 48-hour promotion, 20% of proceeds will...
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Best Buddies Leadership Training with Miami University
Virtual Lesson and Discussion Monday, April 12 | 5-6 pm ET Virtual Speech Presentation Monday, April 19 | 5-6 pm ET Register Now The event will be held on Zoom *Once you register, you will be sent an...
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Florida’s Disability Savings Program
Best Buddies in Florida is excited to partner with ABLE United as a statewide supporter. Together, we are committed to serving the IDD community ensuring access to programs that promote inclusion and...
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Walker of the Week: Tina Charles-Beery, The Parent Walker
Tina is the parent of not one but TWO school friendship chapter members. Her daughter Meghan is a peer buddy and vice president at her high school friendship chapter. Her son Aidan is a buddy in his...
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Citizens Program Launches in the Greater Portland Area
Best Buddies Maine is thrilled to have opened our Citizens program in the Greater Portland area in April of 2021! Our adult friendship program is the first of its kind in Maine with the potential to...
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Buddies for Teri. The Teri Leiker Memorial Fund.
The Best Buddies family recently heard the devastating news that the life of Best Buddies participant, Teri Leiker, was one of 10 claimed in the recent senseless and horrific act of violence that...
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