Champion of the Year: Oregon

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

November 15, 2024

5:30 PM | Portland, OR

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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!

EVENT PARKING DETAILS:

VALET SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS OR SELF PARKING LOCATIONS BELOW (PARKING VOUCHERS PROVIDED)

Options 1 – Metro Parking Garage – 578 NE Irving St
Option 2 – Umpqua Bank Parking Lot – 717 NE Grand Ave
Option 3 – Liberty Centre Parking Garage – 657 NE Oregon St

Premier Valet will provide the opportunity for guests to arrive at the front of Avenue and Premier Valet will park vehicles in either the Metro Garage, Umpqua Lot or Liberty Centra Parking Garage. Guests also have the option to self-park. Premier Valet will have staff direct guests where the lots will be for self-parking if they don’t want to utilize valet services. Parking vouchers will be provided.

AVENUE Parking and Transportation Information Flyer

Schedule

Friday, November 15, 2024
Doors Open:  5:30 PM
Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:30 PM
Event Ends: 9:30 PM

Location

The AVENUE
631 NE Grand Ave.
Portland OR 97232

Theme: STEP BEYOND
Join us for an unforgettable evening and step beyond the barriers to create a more inclusive community with family and friends

Attire: Cocktail Attire
Encouraged to wear shades of white and grey

Event Contact

ArletCoe@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Kendall Campbell

Congrats to our 2023 Oregon Champion of the Year

Kendall Campbell

Raised $44,000 for Best Buddies in Oregon

Kendall Campbell
2023

Oregon

Kendall Campbell
$44,000

A Glimpse of the Party...

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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!

Presenting Sponsor

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Additional Sponsors

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For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

ArletCoe@bestbuddies.org