Celebrating Best Buddies International’s mission of inclusion Recognizing the best partner global ambassadors tom brady Won the 2023 “Leadership Spirit” Award
Miami, November 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating friendships, employment, leadership development and even life opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to introduce you to its Best Buddies Challenge: Miami and 25th yearly Best Buddies Miami Gala exist Friday, November 17.
Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady. Photo by Eric Ray Davidson.
Celebrations of inclusion kick off Friday morning Best Buddies Challenge: Miami In South Beach.World-class 80-mile cycling race will be led by four riders tour France winner Chris Froome and professional cyclists Rigoberto Ulan, Magnus Sheffield, and Chloe Dygert, Among other things.
The gala will be held in the evening to celebrate the mission of Best Buddies and honor the dedication of supporters, participants and volunteers. The event will include cocktail hours, gourmet dinners, live and silent auctions and live performances from three-time Grammy Award-winning artists, Nelly.
This year, Best Buddies is proud to award Best Buddies Global Ambassador tom brady and Leadership Spirit Award, Best Buddies’ highest honor, is awarded to outstanding individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, generosity and spirit in support of the organization’s mission. For over 20 years, Tom has been an advocate, friend and loyal supporter of Best Buddies and its mission, raising US$100 million For organizations.Other high-profile guests scheduled to attend the gala include Olympic gold medalists Carl Lewis and actors Charlotte McKinney.
In addition to the party, annual champion make it return to Miami.Community leaders are paired with Best Buddies program participants to participate in this fundraising challenge, with the duo raising the most funds being named Champion of the year.
“The Miami Gala celebrates the collaborative efforts that make Best Buddies’ mission possible,” he said. Anthony K. ShriverFounder, Chairman and CEO of Best Friends International. “For 25 years, this event has recognized the inspiring and powerful community of people with IDD we serve. Additionally, we are delighted to be able to honor our dear friends tom brady and 2023 leadership spirit prize. Best Buddies thanks Tom for his continued support, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to create a more inclusive world for our friends around the world with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “
Proceeds from this event will be used directly to further the mission of Best Buddies.
The following sponsors have demonstrated their belief in Best Buddies’ mission through their generosity and commitment:
Title Sponsor and Event Chair: Marc Leder – Sun Capital Partners Foundation
Sponsor introduction: Andrew P. Barosky – Andrew P. Barosky Foundation, Kenneth Griffin -Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Foundation and Michael Rubin – Fanatic Foundation
Friendly sponsorship: Liang Mei& Jim Lintott – Sterling Foundation Management, Holly & David Meehan – GEO Group Foundation, Donna and George Zoley – GEO Group Foundation, Tina and Richard V. Carolan Foundation.
Employment Sponsor: Ron Haft – Dart Group Foundation, Tom SullivanMickey and Madeline , Arison Family Foundation , Tatiana & Andy Ansing – Ansin Foundation and WSVN.
About Best Partners International:
Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to Building a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a dynamic organization that has grown from one chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school and college chapters worldwide. Today, 11 official programs from Best Buddies – Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Civics, e-Buddies®, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transition and inclusive living— Attracts participants from all 50 states and 49 countries, positively impacting the lives of nearly millions of people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have gained valuable employment, lived independently, become inspiring leaders and formed lifelong friendships through their involvement with Best Buddies.For more information, visit www.bestbuddies.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Source: Friends International
