Our 2023 Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala is proudly presented by:
The Center is a collection of integrated companies working with individuals with disabilities and attorneys and their clients. Their services maximize recoveries, extend the life of assets, and maintain public benefit eligibility for individuals and clients with disabilities in addition to meeting the business needs of attorneys. For more information, please visit: https://www.centertrust.org/
Christina Hundley 2023 Bid-from-the-Heart Mission Speaker Christina Hundley has been a part of Best Buddies for over 20 years, and is a beautiful representation of the life changing impact that our mission creates. Left on a doorstep when she was a young child, she struggled to find her voice until her new mom gave her a karaoke machine. Since that day, Christina has become trailblazer in the Tampa Bay Community. With the incredible support of her family, friends, and Best Buddies, she has been able to defy all odds and showcase to the world that people with IDD are capable of so much more than they are given credit for.
2023 Champion Candidates
David Quilleon
Guillermo Novoa
Taylor & Tabetha VanDeBoe
Kayla Tavares
Keaton Bennett
Emily & Brian Smith
Mike & SanDee Jakubik
Dean Valenti
Natasha Perry
Jeff Minaya
Brandon Martinez
Synthia Fairman & Gabi Rosello
2023 Mission Partners
Kellie Howard
Casey Kimerling
Alexis Flannigan
Dalton Readdy
Kendra Holden
Adam Boryszewski
Joshua Felder
Dana Brown
Jacob Swann
Rosie Delgado
Joie Smith
Jon Sandow
Christina Hundley
Alphonso Murphy Raquel Caramello
Best Buddies in Tampa Bay
A Best Buddies community hero is someone who has demonstrated an irreplaceable dedication to our mission. On behalf of our entire organization, we are priveledged to honor
SanDee Jakubik Sandee Jakubik is an extraordinary volunteer, and has blessed both staff and our participants with her passion for inclusion. In under a month, Sandee has exemplified unwavering dedication by not only spearheading fundraising efforts in her Champion Campaign, but also by lending her artistic talents to craft the ENTIRE event's design. Her passion and enthusiasm have brought the community together, creating an unforgettable experience that captures the spirit of our cause. Sandee's selflessness and creativity have truly transformed our gala, making her an inspirational figure and a beacon of hope for Best Buddies and the countless lives it touches. Thank you SanDee, this wouldn’t have happened without you!
IN LOVING memory of KEN HOLDEN MARCH 9TH, 1963 - SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2022
Thank you to our supporters!
Thank you for helping us create a “sweeter future” for our friends with Disabilities.