{"id":174960,"date":"2023-10-11T13:24:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T17:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=174960"},"modified":"2023-10-11T13:24:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T17:24:21","slug":"best-buddies-international-announces-the-20th-best-buddies-challenge-california-presented-by-safeway-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/2023\/10\/11\/best-buddies-international-announces-the-20th-best-buddies-challenge-california-presented-by-safeway-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Buddies International Announces the 20th Best Buddies Challenge: California Presented by Safeway Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Event proceeds will support Best Buddies\u2019 mission of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marin, CA, Oct. 11, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Best Buddies International<\/strong>, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce the 20th <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddieschallenge.org\/hc\/\"><em><strong>Best Buddies Challenge: California<\/strong><\/em><\/a> presented by Safeway Foundation. The <em>Challenge<\/em> is a charity bike ride that starts and ends at the iconic <strong>Summit Skywalker Ranch<\/strong> in Nicasio, CA. The event is expected to raise over <strong>$3 million<\/strong> for Best Buddies programs.<\/p>\n<p>This year, <strong>Carl Guardino<\/strong>, vice president of government affairs at Tarana Wireless, and <strong>Karl Schroeder<\/strong>, president of the Safeway Northern California Division, will serve as the event\u2019s honorary co-chairs. They embody the true spirit of Best Buddies and deeply believe in the power of inclusion to make a positive difference in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is truly an honor to serve as the 2023 honorary co-chair for the <em>Best Buddies Challenge: California<\/em>,\u201d said Carl Guardino. \u201cI am incredibly passionate about Best Buddies\u2019 mission of empowering people with IDD to help them form genuine friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently and become advocates for themselves and others within the IDD community. I hope that my role will help bring an even greater awareness to the infinite abilities people with IDD possess, in addition to the resources needed to further expand the organization\u2019s presence throughout the state of California and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Safeway Foundation prizes our longstanding commitment to our community partners, and Best Buddies is a great example of that relationship,\u201d said Karl Schroeder. \u201cWe are honored to provide support to an organization that has been such a vital advocate of people with IDD. The amazing work of Best Buddies is an example of how we all benefit when society provides opportunities to those who are often overlooked or forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Challenge<\/em> kicks-off with the <em>Official Opening Ceremony <\/em>of the<em> Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Safeway Foundation<\/em> on <strong>Friday, Oct. 13<\/strong> at the Summit Skywalker Ranch. Participants, VIPs, sponsors and guests are invited to attend <em>Opening Ceremonies<\/em>, which will include a program hosted by Best Buddies International&#8217;s Founder, Chairman and CEO Anthony K. Shriver, designed to celebrate Best Buddies programs and key supporters.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Saturday, Oct. 14<\/strong>, hundreds of cyclists will take to the starting line at the Summit Skywalker Ranch for a 72 or 38-mile ride through the Marin countryside led by pro-cyclist <strong>Thomas Pidcock<\/strong>. Other cyclists attending this year\u2019s event include <strong>Krista Doebel-Hickok<\/strong>, <strong>Mari Holden, Cole Kessler, Luke Lamperti, Emma Langley, Magnus Sheffield, Andrew Talansky, Alison Tetrick <\/strong>and<strong> Cameron Wurf<\/strong>. The <em>Challenge<\/em> is open to all ages and athletic abilities where participants and supporters ride, run or walk side-by-side with celebrities, professional athletes and notable guests.<\/p>\n<p>The<em> Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Safeway Foundation<\/em> will be capped off with a gourmet lunch, a wine tasting and live entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s <em>Challenge<\/em> sponsors include:<\/p>\n<p>Presenting Sponsor: <strong>Safeway Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Golden Gate Sponsors: <strong>BODYARMOR<\/strong>, the official water and sports beverage partner of the <em>Best Buddies Challenges<\/em>, <strong>Hearst, Impossible Foods, Silicon Valley Bank<\/strong>, a division of First Citizens Bank and <strong>Sutter Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pacific Coast Sponsors: <strong>Chevron<\/strong>, <strong>E. &amp; J. Gallo Winery<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Stanford Health Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Redwood Sponsors: <strong>Dome Construction<\/strong>, <strong>Southern Glazer\u2019s Wine<\/strong> and <strong>Spirits and Webcor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Media Sponsor: <strong>The San Francisco Chronicle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Official Bike Sponsor: <strong>Pinarello<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\"><strong>ABOUT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\">Best Buddies\u00ae is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated\u202fto establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 11 formal programs \u2014 Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions and Inclusive Living\u2014 engage participants in\u202feach of the 50 states and in 49\u202fcountries, positively impacting the lives of nearly one million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body\">For more information, please visit <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77778570 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">www.bestbuddies.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body\"> or connect with us via <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77778570 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bestbuddies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Facebook<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77778570 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bestbuddies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Instagram<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body\"> or <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW77778570 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/bestbuddies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Twitter<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77778570 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Body\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\"><strong>To participate in the Challenge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\">Michael Collins<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\"><a href=\"mailto:MichaelCollins@bestbuddies.org\">MichaelCollins@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\"><strong>For media inquiries (including requests for credentials):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\">Nicole Maddox<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;line-height: 17px\"><a href=\"mailto:NicoleMaddox@bestbuddies.org\">NicoleMaddox@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Buddies International is pleased to announce the 20th Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Safeway Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2081,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[228],"tags":[723,4608,1909],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - 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