2024 Memphis COY Program Book

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Dear Supporters of Best Buddies West Tennessee,

As we gather for the first Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala in Memphis since 2018, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and engagement in our mission. Your commitment to fostering inclusion and friendship for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has made a profound impact on the lives of so many in our community.

A special thank you goes to our Champion Candidates for their incredible dedication and passion. Your involvement not only raises awareness but also inspires others to join our cause. We are grateful for your leadership and the positive example you set for those around you.

Unfortunately, I am unable to be with you tonight as I am very close to welcoming Baby #2. I truly wish I could celebrate alongside all of you, as this event is a highlight of our year.

Thanks to your generosity, our programs continue to thrive, creating meaningful connections and opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and develop lasting friendships. Your involvement is vital to our success, whether through volunteering, fundraising, or simply spreading the word about our mission.

Tonight, as we celebrate our achievements and the bonds formed through Best Buddies, we are reminded that together, we are making a difference. We invite you to continue this journey with us, championing inclusion and advocating for a world where everyone feels valued and connected. Thank you for being an essential part of the Best Buddies West Tennessee family. Your support means everything to us, and we look forward to sharing many more successes with you in the future. With gratitude,

Bid From the Heart

The Value of Your Donation Supports

Best Buddies helps form meaningful friendships, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications skills, all while feeling valued by society

$2,500

• Funds an all-day Ambassadors training session for up to 15 people

$1,000

• Gives one student leader or Ambassador the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies Leadership Conference

$750

• Provides a chapter activity for one Best Buddies Chapter

$500

• Provides entertainment, like a DJ, for the Best Buddies Friendship Ball

$250

• It’s a Match! Support a 1:1 match between someone with IDD and their peer

$100

• Supplies training materials for students in one Best Buddies school chapter

Candidates

Elizabeth Caradonna
Emily Floyd
Wade Lawrence Shayna Miles
James Yates
Laura Yell

This Year's Entertainment

Emcee & Auctioneer, Ben Farrell

Entertainment, Rajin Cajin

Caterer, CFY Catering, LLC

Photo Booth, Selfie Memphis

How to Bid

Register:

Text MEMPHISCOY24 to (76278)

Donate:

Text the word GIVE and amount (dollar sign not required) to (76278)

*You can also bid in the silent auction once you’ve registered

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