{"id":149917,"date":"2021-05-27T10:46:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?page_id=149917"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:46:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:46:11","slug":"state-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/state-events\/","title":{"rendered":"State Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">Attend An Event<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Attending one of our national or local events is a great way to learn more about Best Buddies programs and to experience our mission in action.\u00a0For more information about our special events, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/scott-tracy\/\">Scott Tracy<\/a>, Vice President, Special Events, Development\u00a0&amp; Sponsor Relations at 305-374-2233 ext. 217 or by e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:scotttracy@bestbuddies.org\">scotttracy@bestbuddies.org<\/a>. \u00a0If you are interested in volunteering at one of our national events, please complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/take-action\/attend-an-event\/national-event-volunteer-form\">event volunteer request form<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">State Events<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Use the drop-down menu below to find local events in your 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has evolved into a month-long celebration commemorating Best Buddies\u2019 mission. Best Buddies Month, which takes place each year in March, is a time for Best Buddies participants to reflect on the importance of friendship, jobs, and the development of future leaders. More importantly, it is a time to show the world the significance of these essentials in every individual\u2019s life. 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