Welcome Welcome
Dear Friends,
Lights, Camera, Inclusion! Tonight, we’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the stars of this year’s campaign—our incredible Champion Candidates and Mission Partners who have stepped into the spotlight to create a brighter, more inclusive world for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Together, we’ve served more than 5,000 participants in over 100 schools across the state, and we are proud to have nearly 40 participants thriving in our integrated jobs program. Your dedication and commitment make this vital work possible, providing life-changing opportunities for friendship, leadership, and meaningful employment. Our programs are needed, and they are changing lives every day—thanks to the collective power of your support.
This evening would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to Capital Group Companies, Round Room, Master Jewelers, and our many other sponsors who believe in and support our mission of inclusion. We also want to give a special thank you to our Advisory Board and Event Planning Committee for their tireless work, passion, and creativity in making this event truly spectacular.
Thank you for being the shining stars of Best Buddies Indiana. Let the celebration begin!
In Friendship, Best Buddies of Indiana Team
Thank You Thank You
T O O U R S P O N S O R S
Anthem | Bose McKinney & Evans LLP | DOZ
Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine | Hughes Supply Indianapolis
Riley Hospital for Children | Steinkamps
Advisory Board & Advisory Board & Event Planning Committee Event Planning Committee
Advisory Board: Erin Coleman, The Capital Group Co.
Zachary Curtis, First Internet Bank | Ian Edington, Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Susan Gilbert, The Capital Group Co.
Stephanie Irwin, Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine
Jay Sichting, TCC | Martha Steinkamp, Parent Advocate
Dustin Thevenow, Cisco | Amee Wildey, Maximus
Event Planning Committee: Linda Barrabee | Erin Coleman
Susan Gilbert | Stephanie Irwin | Avery VanMiddlesworth
Bid From The Heart Bid From The Heart
The Value of Your Donation Supports
Best Buddies helps form meaningful friendships, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications skills, all while feeling valued by society.
$5,000
Bring together people with and without IDD for friendships that cultivate community-wide social inclusion by funding a new elementary, middle school, high school, college, or Citizens friendship chapter for a year.
$2,500
Fund an Ambassadors Training or Local Leadership Training Day for Best Buddies leaders with and without IDD to learn skills that will help them champion for inclusion in their community.
$1,000
Provide a Best Buddies student leader, Ambassador, or Jobs participant with the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies International Leadership Conference to learn how to advocate in their community.
$500
Fund Best Buddies swag for students and volunteers at events.
$250
Support a one-to-one friendship someone with IDD and a peer without IDD.
$100
Provide a pizza party or ice cream party for a Best Buddies school chapter
2023 Champion of the Year 2023 Champion of the Year
Reid
Congratulations to our 2023 Indiana Champion of the Year, Reid Brenton, and his Mission Partner, Pete Steinkamp!
Together, they achieved an incredible milestone by raising $70,000 for Best Buddies in Indiana. Their dedication, passion, and hard work made the 2023 Champion of the Year Gala a truly unforgettable celebration of friendship and inclusion. Thank you, Reid and Pete, for inspiring us all and for your tireless support of our mission.
Brenton & Pete Steinkamp
Reid Brenton & Pete Steinkamp
2024 Champion Candidates 2024 Champion Candidates
A huge thank you to this year’s Champion Candidates and Mission Partners!
You have each embodied the spirit of inclusion, leadership, and friendship that drives the mission of Best Buddies forward. By dedicating your time, talent, and heart to this campaign, you have helped create a world where everyone belongs and where everyone has a chance to shine
Tonight, we celebrate you and the incredible impact you've made. Thank you for being true Champions and for believing in the power of friendship!
Amanda Case
Valerie Khatadia
Donna Simerly
Olivia Snow
Trey Meyer
John Mucharski
Celebrating Celebrating
Integrated Employment Integrated Employment
Together, they exemplify the power of meaningful employment and the positive impact that inclusive partnerships can create. Thank you, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, for your dedication and support in championing inclusion and opportunity for all
