Champion of the Year: Los Angeles
Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.
6:00 PM | Los Angeles, CA
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!
Parking: Parking is free. Please park in the North or East Lot at the Skirball Center. The North Parking Lot is closer to our venue, but it will fill up quickly. ADA parking is available in both lots. If you park in the East Parking Lot, we suggest those with mobility challenges get dropped off closer to the venue.
Dress Code: While it is a formal occasion, don’t feel the need to buy anything new. Wear dresses, jumpsuits, button-down shirts, slacks, etc. Sports coat and tie are optional. Please note coat check will not be available. We’d love to see our guests embrace our “Boots & Buddies” theme by accessorizing with cowboy hats and boots.
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Schedule
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:00 PM
Event Ends: 9:30 PM
Location
The Skirball Cultural Center | Ahmanson Hall
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Event Contact
Congrats to our 2025 Los Angeles Champion of the Year
Lindsey Carter
Raised over $22,406 for Best Buddies in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire!
California:Los Angeles
A Glimpse of the Party...
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.
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