Thank you! You’re making a difference.
Hannah
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Nila
Best Buddies
Message From Our State Director
Dear Friends, All of us at Best Buddies in <State> extend our deepest appreciation to our wonderful participants, families, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners for such a successful 2022! Your support and dedication to our mission helps our programs grow, creating more inclusive communities throughout our state.
Happy Holidays to you and yours and here’s to continued growth in 2023!
In Friendship, <Name> State Director
Because of your support, here’s what we accomplished in 2022…
Christina and Peach Best Buddies
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Dudley Best Buddies Jobs Participant
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Richard
Best
BuddiesAmbassador
Ambassador Training
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<Name> Best Buddies Living Participant
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Spread the Word to End the Word (STW ETW) is an ongoing movement to end the hurtful and demeaning use of the word “retard(ed).” Chapters all throughout <State> held a STW ETW awareness event at their respective schools. Our Best Buddies participants raised the consciousness of their classmates about the dehumanizing effects of using the R-Word and encouraged people to pledge to stop using the word.
In July, nearly XXX leaders from all over <State>, both with and without IDD, attended our 31st Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They participated in personalized trainings that develop the skills needed to organize and lead a Best Buddies chapter!
$XXX,XXX Nearly X,XXX participants, corporate partners and community members walked for inclusion! Raised
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$XXX,XXX Nearly X,XXX supporters came together for our annual Gala in celebration of the collective efforts of our XX Champions who raised funds and awareness to support our mission!
Jesyah and Trae Best Buddies