Best Buddies Jobs participant Larry Larkin delivering a touching speech<\/p><\/div>\n

Challenge sponsors include: <\/strong>Presenting Sponsor,<\/em> Pepsi-Cola, <\/strong>Official Beverage of Best Buddies Challenges<\/em>; The Hearst Corporation<\/strong>; Hublot<\/strong>; Chevron Corporation; E. & J. Gallo Winery<\/strong>; Silicon Valley Bank; Capital Dynamics; Carnival Cruise Line<\/strong>; First Solar; The GEO Group Foundation; Natixis Global Asset Management; Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Pilot Freight Services<\/strong>; Southern Glazer\u2019s Wine & Spirits; Testa Catering<\/strong>, Official Caterer of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle<\/em>; BMC Switzerland<\/strong>, Official Bike Sponsor<\/em>; and The San Francisco Chronicle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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TOP TEAMS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Team Silicon Valley Bank ($477,657.97)<\/li>\n
2. ManpowerGroup ($189,190.00)<\/li>\n
3. Team Maria ($138,560.00)<\/li>\n
4. Team Audi ($129,805.00)<\/li>\n
5. Best Buddies Central Valley ($100,299.49)<\/li>\n
6. Team Webcor ($85,912.00)<\/li>\n
7. Hearst ($54,625.00)<\/li>\n
8. Team Sierra\/Olson Steel ($50,000.00)<\/li>\n
9. Team Gallo ($46,449.86)<\/li>\n
10. Guess? ($31,001.22)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    TOP INDIVIDUALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Carl Guardino ($80,400.00)<\/li>\n
    2. Aaron Gershenberg ($63,736.00)<\/li>\n
    3. Patrick Heron ($52,100.00)<\/li>\n
    4. Michael Descheneaux ($39,239.00)<\/li>\n
    5. Tom Campion ($34,850.00)<\/li>\n
    6. Mike Van Handel ($32,050.00)<\/li>\n
    7. Joe Blum ($29,458.00)<\/li>\n
    8. Jonas Prising ($28,150.00)<\/li>\n
    9. Brad Denney ($26,125.00)<\/li>\n
    10. Andy Barowsky ($25,000.00)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        ABOUT BEST BUDDIES\u00a0 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 nearly 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, facebook.com\/bestbuddies or twitter.com\/bestbuddies.<\/p>\n

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        For media inquiries (including requests for credentials):<\/strong>
        \nNicole Maddox
        \n305-374-2233 ext. 343
        \nNicoleMaddox@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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