{"id":172071,"date":"2024-08-01T11:38:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=172071"},"modified":"2024-09-20T11:14:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T15:14:06","slug":"best-buddies-champion-of-the-year-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/vadc\/homecoming","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming: Two Parties, One Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;184002&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1616890141432{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Best Buddies in Virginia &amp; DC will be hosting our annual Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala with our students and supporters!\u00a0This event raises critical funds for Best Buddies programs throughout Virginia and Washington, DC.\u00a0The event will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>This exciting evening will combine our Champions of Inclusion competition that celebrates emerging leaders throughout the Virginia &amp; Washington, DC community and a Homecoming Dance for our Best Buddies students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-content-box clearfix\"><div class=\"hb-box-cont\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2\"><div class=\"hb-box-cont-body\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: #000000;\"><strong>Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #555555;\"><strong>November 1, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddieschampion.org\/vadc\/\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 2px;-moz-border-radius: 2px;border-radius: 2px;\"><i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>Visit Website<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]<div data-post-id=\"148519\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-148519 \"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;141143&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<div data-post-id=\"121996\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-121996 \"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<em>Champion of the Year<\/em> is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals, and community leaders. 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