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By devoting their passion, talents, and networks to Best Buddies through a philanthropic competition, our Champions lay for the foundation for transformative change in their communities.<\/p>\n
Find a Champion event near you…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”178168″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies Friendship Walk<\/strong> Find a walk near you…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”128564″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Breakaway Camp: Malibu<\/strong> Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”118479″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port<\/strong> Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”179335″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies’ Celebrating Mothers<\/strong> Eunie\u2019s Buddies is the pioneering program under Best Buddies\u2019 newest pillar, Family Support. Named after Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics and mother of Anthony Kennedy Shriver, the program offers mentorship, financial aid, and other resources to expecting and new parents of children with IDD.<\/p>\n Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/pf4QiP6bVJ8″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies Leadership Conference<\/strong> The event will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and will bring together leaders in from all over the world to learn about the Best Buddies movement. We encourage all Best Buddies leaders in our schools and communities to join us in July!<\/p>\n Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”180581″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Aspen<\/strong> Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”184120″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies Challenge: New York<\/strong> Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/pp3-9KDYWA0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Buddies Challenge: Miami<\/strong> Learn More…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”118027″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/miamigala”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”27th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala<\/strong> Learn more…<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#59399a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”128564″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Breakaway Camp: Malibu<\/strong>
\nSpring 2025 | Nationwide” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1715622220093{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508783678832{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1726001219652{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 50,000 participants at 80+ Walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You\u2019ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD \u2014 one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time<\/p>\n
\nApril 9-13, 2025 | Malibu, CA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1715617212512{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508783975397{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1646418697946{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Our Malibu camp\u00a0offers a select group of cyclists a world-class, five-day riding experience through the scenic canyon roads and rock-studded hillsides of the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n
\nMay 31, 2025 | Boston to Hyannis Port, MA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1717333196893{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508784029888{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1674087595740{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Join us and choose to ride 100, 55, or 20 miles with cyclists of all abilities including celebrities, pro-athletes, and others. Each route takes riders along scenic, country roads to the beach in Hyannis Port. All rides are fully supported, with rest stops every 25 miles and support vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n
\nMay 4, 2024 | Nashville, TN” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1712076512998{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508784029888{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712076465135{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Mother\u2019s Day is a celebration honoring motherhood and the influence of mothers on society. The 7th Annual Best Buddies\u2019 Celebrating Mothers will honor the love that mothers give to their children, especially the amazing mothers of our Best Buddies participants. The brunch will offer delectable cocktails, food, live performances, a special award ceremony honoring this year\u2019s Mother of the Year, fun, activities for the entire family, and the launch of our new program pillar: Eunie\u2019s Buddies!<\/p>\n
\nJuly 18-21, 2025 | Bloomington, IN” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1730046927173{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508784020464{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1690292127235{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Best Buddies Leadership Conference\u00a0(BBLC) unites Best Buddies leaders, volunteers, and community advocates from around the globe to imagine, create, lead and empower the future of the disability rights and inclusion movement.\u00a0 Over the past 30 years, BBLC has inspired thousands of leaders to be Best Buddies advocates and to bring about\u00a0social change\u00a0in their communities.<\/p>\n
\nSept. 14-18, 2025 | Aspen, CO” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1725887147114{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508784011376{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1714401873006{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Attendees at the Best Buddies Breakaway Camp are treated to an epic five-day cycling experience from September 4-8. Set in Aspen\u2019s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in\/ski-out hotel, riders receive the amenities, support, and structure of UCI World Tour team. Each day is a full curriculum with pro tips on climbing, descending, nutrition, group riding skills, and recovery. All riders are given the option to ride one of multiple route options each day to match your desired level of intensity and skill level.<\/p>\n
\nOctober 4, 2025 | New York, NY” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1727198358864{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508784011376{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728484015206{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, and ride with cyclists of all abilities including celebrities, pro-cyclists such as Mark Cavendish and others. Routes takes riders along scenic roads from Central Park to Glenmere Mansion in the Ramapo Mountains. All rides are fully supported, with rest stops every 25 miles and support vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n
\nNovember 15, 2025 | Miami, Florida” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1731947033808{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508783956957{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1726001243439{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Our Miami Challenge event is a world-class cycling event limited to just 50 riders. This ride features a Tour de France-style police escorted peloton with road and intersection closures, support vehicles, and three fully-stocked rest stops. After the ride, participants will celebrate at Miami Gala that evening.<\/p>\n
\nNovember 15, 2025 | Miami, Florida” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1731947047231{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508783966661{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700492901411{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]The Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala is a spectacular event. Each year, prominent local and international guests \u2014 including business leaders, political dignitaries, sports figures and celebrities \u2014 celebrate Best Buddies\u2019 mission. Guests will feast on a gourmet dinner, partake in a top-notch auction and witness dazzling entertainment. Proceeds from the Gala will go towards supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are routinely misjudged and ignored.<\/p>\n
\nDec. 3-7, 2025 | Malibu, CA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23111111″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733848826039{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” accent_color=”#593f9a” border_width=”8″ css=”.vc_custom_1508783975397{margin-top: -8px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1646418697946{margin-top: -13px !important;}”]Our Malibu camp\u00a0offers a select group of cyclists a world-class, five-day riding experience through the scenic canyon roads and rock-studded hillsides of the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n