{"id":184570,"date":"2024-11-04T11:35:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=184570"},"modified":"2024-11-04T11:35:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:35:25","slug":"boston-friendship-walk-success-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/mari\/2024-boston-friendship-walk-success","title":{"rendered":"Boston Friendship Walk Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The day was a huge success. We had nearly 600 walkers and raised over $100,000. The event was filled with dancing, crafts, food, games, live music, and an amazing walk. People from all our programs and our community came together to support our mission and make the day great.<\/p>\n

\"Boston<\/p>\n

\u201cI had so much fun at the Boston Friendship Walk! I was so happy to see some of my friends and meet new ones. I can\u2019t wait for the next one!\u201d<\/em> – Tyrone H.<\/p>\n

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsors, PLAN of MA and RI and attainable. We also extend our gratitude to our additional sponsors: Eink, Aria Covey, Dedham Savings, Samaritans, Management Solutions, Institution for Savings, Condon Sullivan, Turkish Airlines, Insource Services, and House of Possibilities.<\/p>\n

\"Boston<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Our Top Fundraisers and Teams!<\/h2>\n

Top Individuals<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Aly F<\/li>\n
  2. Cadence M<\/li>\n
  3. Mark M<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Top Teams<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Al’s Pals<\/li>\n
    2. Stonehill College Best Buddies<\/li>\n
    3. Team Erica<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Thank you again to everyone who came out for the day and donated to support inclusion. Keep an eye out for our spring Friendship Walk dates, which will be announced soon! We can\u2019t wait to see you at the next one!<\/p>\n

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