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Donations:<\/strong>
\nEXTENDED! We\u2019ll now be accepting donations to honor our graduates through June 7th, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/i>Donate Below<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]Celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 450 graduating Best Buddies Seniors with our Honor a Graduate giving campaign event! Our students are at the forefront of spreading our mission of inclusion, through creating friendships, organizing school and community events, and fundraising for our programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).<\/p>\n

Join us in honoring these outstanding graduates by donating today! Your generous contributions will allow us to continue supporting and expanding our programs, creating more opportunities for friendship and advocacy within our Best Buddies in Virginia & DC school chapters.<\/p>\n

When you donate, you’ll have the opportunity to share personalized messages, videos, and photos with our graduates, showcasing your support as they head off to a new adventure!<\/p>\n

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May 11, 2024<\/strong>
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