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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”177669″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Miami, FL, Feb. 13, 2024<\/strong> \u2014 This Tuesday, Feb.\u00a0<\/strong>13, <\/b>Best Buddies Celebrity Ambassador and actress Vivica A. Fox<\/b>\u00a0will compete on \u201cName That Tune\u201d<\/strong> in support of 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). The episode will air on Fox<\/strong> at 8\/7c<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this episode, Fox will compete with actor Ravi Patel in a series of games to determine a song’s name. Each correct answer wins the participant $1,000, with each guest being able to win up to $100,000 for their charity of choice.<\/p>\n

Vivica A. Fox has been an advocate for people with IDD for more than 20 years for Best Buddies International. She has competed on many game shows over the years supporting Best Buddies, including “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Family Feud.” Her dedication to the organization\u2019s cause is evident from the number the events she has attended in support of the organization, including a special gathering with New York participants to celebrate the organization\u2019s 25th anniversary and the Best Buddies Miami Gala.<\/em> Fox has been a true friend to Best Buddies and has dedicated herself to the organization\u2019s mission of friendship and inclusion for individuals with IDD.<\/p>\n

About Best Buddies<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies\u00ae<\/sup> 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, inclusive living, and family support 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 12 formal programs \u2014 <\/span><\/span>Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions, Inclusive Living <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Eunie\u2019s Buddies<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u2014 engage participants in<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>each of the 50 states and in 45<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>countries, positively <\/span>impacting<\/span> the lives of <\/span>nearly one<\/span> million people with and without disabilities around the world.<\/span><\/span> 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. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Media Inquiries<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies International<\/strong>
\nNicole Maddox<\/strong>
\nVice President, Communications
\nNicoleMaddox@Bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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