Sami & Brooke: Best Buddies
Having a Best Buddy like Brooke is amazing. Brooke wants what is best for me.
Champion of the Year Gala: Maine
October 25, 2024
Portland, ME
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Society Notebook: Best Buddies celebrates its special friendships
“I want people with IDD to be more involved with the things we get to do that they might otherwise not.”
WDEA interviews Cara Maloney about BBME in Central Maine
Central Maine is next up for Best Buddies’ expansion plan, and we’ve already made great strides in 2024!
The Shining Stars Ball brings together a community
The Courageous Steps Project & Best Buddies UMaine: An Enchanted Evening, Shining Stars Ball
We all have so much in common
South Portland High School alumnus and Portland Citizen Jackson Bowie-Haskell shares his thoughts on Autism Awareness Month.
Best Buddies Friendship Walks: Maine
Spring 2025
Portland & Bangor
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Brooke Helgesen Brings Inclusion and Friendship to Thornton Academy
“We all just hang out, we help each other, include each other…”
Sami, Brooke, and Thornton Academy celebrate becoming Unified Champion School
“You should try being a Buddy: you’ll leave with a full heart.”
Cape Elizabeth hosting Best Buddies Inclusion Skate
Explore Malcomson’s impact leading Best Buddies, directing skates program, and more