In 2001, Best Buddies International (BBI) made a commitment to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities around the world by setting a goal to expand our programs into 50 countries by the end of 2010. On January 11, 2010, Best Buddies will kick-off a 50-week Social Media Campaign celebrating the victories we’ve achieved in each of the 50 Best Buddies countries - We Are Best Buddies: Join Our Global Movement!
Throughout the month of November, Benihana will donate 100% of proceeds from the sale of bottled FIJI Water at all 76 U.S. restaurant locations to Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization with a mission to change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities...
Each month we spotlight a Best Buddies Delaware Buddy Pair or participant. This month we would like to showcase Amy Micklos, of our Newark High School Program.
Caitlin Coughlan and Michael Pasquale represented Best Buddies Delaware and Special Olympics Delaware at this year’s Capitol Hill Day, where they spoke to Congressman, Senators and a special guest about the importance of both programs.
The 1st Annual Run for the Buds presented by Valero took place on Saturday, October 24th. The event jointly benefitted Best Buddies Delaware and the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware and raised over $26,000!