Event Proceeds to Support Best Buddies\u2019 Mission of Friendship and Inclusion <\/em><\/p>\n
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<\/a>Malibu, CA, May 1, 2017 – <\/strong>Best Buddies International<\/strong><\/a>, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver<\/strong> to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)<\/em>, is excited to announce its inaugural Mother\u2019s Day Weekend Brunch <\/strong>hosted by Best Buddies Global Ambassador Cindy Crawford<\/strong> and her daughter Kaia Gerber<\/strong>. The event will take place Saturday, May 13 in Malibu, CA.<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact Mark Wylie, Vice President, Talent Relations, at Best Buddies International: MarkWylie@BestBuddies.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
ABOUT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Best Buddies\u00ae is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities<\/em>. Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 2,300 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 eight formal programs \u2014 Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae , Jobs, Ambassadors, <\/em>and Promoters<\/em> \u2014 engage participants in each of the 50 states and in over 50 countries, positively impacting the lives of more than 1.1 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. For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org<\/a>, facebook.com\/bestbuddies or twitter.com\/bestbuddies.<\/p>\n
For media inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Best Buddies International:
\nNicole Maddox
\n305-374-2233, ext. 343
\nNicoleMaddox@BestBuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n