Best Buddies News
Stories of friendship,
leadership, and a more
inclusive world.
The latest news, milestones, and voices from the global Best Buddies movement.
Featured Story
Best Buddies Celebrates 35 Years of Friendship and Inclusion Worldwide
From a single college chapter to a global movement spanning 50+ countries.
2 min read
Featured Story
Best Buddies Celebrates 35 Years of Friendship and Inclusion Worldwide
From a single college chapter to a global movement spanning 50+ countries.
2 min read
Latest News
Browse stories from our chapters, programs, and partners around the world.
Best Buddies Expands Friendship Program to 200 New Schools
2 min read
From a single college chapter to a global move. This fall, one-to-one friendship chapters will launch.
From Participant to Public Speaker: Marcus’ Journey
1 min read
Marcus joined Best Buddies as a shy high schooler. Today he's addressing state policies.
Best Buddies Challenge Raises Record $4.2 Million
2 min read
Thousands of cyclists, runners, and walkers came together in Hyannis Port.
Best Buddies Living is launching in Ann Arbor, Austin and Tallahassee
2 min read
New communities empower adults with intellectual disabilities to live independently and thrive.
MGM Resorts International Donates $150,000 to Support Best Buddies Nevada’s Jobs Program
2 min read
is excited to announce a generous donation from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) of $150,000
A Caregiver’s Perspective
2 min read
No one wants to feel alone. Even if I understood what Down Syndrome was because I was a teacher and taught in inclusive classrooms
For Media
Press Kit & Media Resources
Writing about Best Buddies? Our press kit gives journalists and media outlets everything you need — from logos and approved imagery to fact sheets, leadership bios, and our latest impact data.
Best Buddies International is impacting lives and making headlines. Here you will find a collection of our press materials that includes national and global stories about how individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities impact our world, and how we can continue to spread our mission of friendship and inclusion.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Nicole Maddox,
Vice President, Communications
By phone: 305-374-2233 xt. 343
By e-mail: nicolemaddox@bestbuddies.org
For press access, please note that all Best Buddies events require pre-registration and credentialing at least 72-hours prior to the date of event.
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