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Celine Paolo Arnobit

Celebrating the Power of Friendship: Paolo and Celine Arnobit’s Journey

A special bond flourishes within the Best Buddies in Hawai’i community.

Celebrating Friendship Dave and Margaret

Celebrating Friendship and Community: The Best Buddies Journey in Hawai’i

From Best Buddies Bike Ride to Hawai’i Friendship Walk

Meet Teresa Luna

Teresa Luna’s Journey with Best Buddies in Hawai’i

Rousing Friendship Walk Speech Makes Lasting Impact

Mike Rice

Michael Rice: A Genuine Journey of Passion and Connection

A Man of Many Talents

Kia'i's Journey in Hawaii

Kia’i’s Journey: Finding Community and Purpose with Best Buddies in Hawai’i

Kia’i’s Dedication to Advocacy and Inclusion

Bathey Fong Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers: The Uncharted Journey of Bathey Fong with Best Buddies in Hawai’i

Bathey Now Makes Decisions for Herself

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Best Buddies Skyline Tour and Ride

Best Buddies Hawai’i’s fun time during an accessibility tour on the Skyline rail.

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Best Buddies NDEAM Spotlight: Glenn Hiro

During this National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), consider how your business can become an inclusive employer by visiting bestbuddies.org/jobs.

RJ Igniting Inclusion

RJ Myers: Igniting Inclusion at Pearl City High School

RJ Myers Leadership Recognized

Leadership Training Day

O’ahu Leadership Training Day Inspires Leaders

Participants strategized for a successful school year.

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Hawaii Participants on KITV

Participants got to tour and ride the Skyline.

2023 Citizens Maul Outin

Best Buddies Citizens Outings Bring Joy and Healing

Read about the amazing outings Best Buddies Citizens on O’ahu and Maui!

Walk Brings Awareness to people with IDD

Best Buddies in Hawai’i on KITV

Friendship Walk brings awaress to support inclusion for people living with disabilities in Hawai’i

Glen Hiro Midweek

We Were Featured on MidWeek!

Check out the guest column featuring Best Buddies in Hawaii in MidWeek!

HI News Now Spotlight

Best Buddies in Hawai’i on HI Now

Best Buddies in Hawaii was featured on HI Now!

Leinaala Nakoa

Hawaii Island Pageant Contestant Featured on Hawaii Public Radio

Leina’ala Nakoa – On Autism Spectrum – Talks Friendship Walk

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Best Buddies in Hawaii was featured on HI Now!

Ho’opi’ookalani Balaz, Best Buddies Ambassador in Hawaii

Meet Ho’opi’ookalani

“Best Buddies has made a big impact in my life because I didn’t have a lot of friends and being a part of the college chapter helps me to make new friends and allows me to be myself”…

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