Champion of the Year: Albany

Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.

November 22, 2024

6:00 PM | Troy, NY

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Thank You!

Thank you for participating in this year’s Champion of the Year event! Because of you, we were able to raise funds to sustain and help expand our Best Buddies programs in the area. We look forward to having you at next year’s event. With your help and support, our mission of inclusion lives on!

Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide.

Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support. At the Best Buddies Champion of the Year celebration, we honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!

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Schedule

Friday, November 22, 2024
6:00 PM- VIP Arrival
6:30 PM – Doors Open for all Guests
7:00 PM – Dinner and Ceremony
8:00 PM- Celebration & Dancing until 9:00PM!

Location

Brown’s Revolution Hall
425 River St
Troy, NY 12180

Event Contact

KateNitti@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Caroline Orr & Teagan

Congrats to our 2023 Albany Champion of the Year

Caroline Orr & Teagan

Raised $9,500 for Best Buddies in Albany

Caroline Orr & Teagan
2023

New York: Albany

Caroline Orr & Teagan
$9,500

A Glimpse of the Party...

Best Buddies Logo

Why Participate...

All funds raised benefit Best Buddies – the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.

We Love our Sponsors!

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Additional Sponsors

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

KateNitti@bestbuddies.org