Champion of the Year: St. Louis

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

November 8,2024

6:30 PM | St. Louis, MO

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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 8, 2024
Doors Open:  6:30 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:00 PM
Event Ends: 10:00 PM

Location

St. Louis Science Center | Planetarium
5100 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110

Event Contact

TimBommarito@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Champion winner

Congrats to our 2023 St. Louis Champion of the Year

Ethan Schroeder

Raised $20,080 for Best Buddies in St. Louis

Champion winner
2023

Missouri: Kansas City

Ethan Schroeder
$20,080

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!

Presenting Sponsor

Signature Sponsor

Illumiwear Sponsor Logo

Additional Sponsors

Blues for Kids Sponsor Logo
Sic Midwest Sponsor Logo

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:
TimBommarito@bestbuddies.org