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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”177675″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]New York City, NY, Feb. 13, 2024<\/strong> \u2014 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), received a $4,000<\/strong> donation from Supermodels Unlimited Magazine<\/strong><\/a> and Miss USA<\/strong><\/a> at a New York Fashion Week event on Feb. 10.<\/p>\n

\u201cFunding always supports what we\u2019re doing,\u201d Sophie Dubuisson<\/strong>, the state director of Best Buddies in New York<\/strong>, said. \u201cIt allows us to keep moving our mission forward. We can open more school chapters, we can find more jobs for people with disabilities [and] we can help people make more friends, so it makes a huge impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

The themes of the fashion show were diversity and inclusion, with models of all shapes and sizes showcasing the newest styles to hit New York City. Four Best Buddies participants attended the fashion show, where they also listened to a performance by rapper King Kombs. At the end of the event, the participants were invited on stage to receive the donation, which will be used to support and expand Best Buddies programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had so much fun; it was awesome to see the fashion show with pageant contestants,\u201d Terence Moore<\/strong>, a State Ambassador for New York and a member of the Young Leaders Council, said. \u201cI also really enjoyed seeing King Combs perform. I\u2019m thankful that Miss USA and Supermodels Unlimited Magazine support this wonderful non-profit that has transformed my life for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n

To watch a recap of the event, click here<\/a>. To get involved with Best Buddies in New York, click here<\/a>.<\/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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