Welcome
Dear Friends,
intellectual and developmental disabilities-the true golden moments of life!
Our everlasting Champion Candidates and Mission Partners who have joined us on this whimsical journey to create a brighter, more inclusive world-one filled with kindness, creativity, and connection. into the to create a brighter, more inclusive world-one filled with kindness, creativity , and connection. Like Willy Wonka himself, they remind us that “ we are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
Together, we’ve served more than 5,000 participants in over 100 schools across the state, and we are proud to have nearly 40 participants thriving in our integrated jobs program. Your dedication and commitment make this magical work possible- opening doors to life-changing opportunities for friendship, leadership, and meaningful employment Every connection formed through Best Buddies shines brighter than a golden ticket! We are excited to have you hear the impact our Citizens program has had on two golden ticket matches Katie Ratcliff and Aimlee Perry To learn more on how to become involved please scan the QR code below
Tonight’s celebration wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our sponsors-Capital Group, Round Room, Master Jewelers, and HSI Our table sponsors have also made this possible through their belief in inclusion. A heartfelt thank you to our Advisory Board and Event Planning Committee, who tiredless creativity and passion helped turn this evening into a golden wonderland.
Thank you for being the shining starts-the golden tickets- of Best Buddies Indiana Let the celebration begin and may tongith remind you: in a world full of everlasting gobstoppers, friendship is the sweetest thing of all!
In Friendship, Best Buddies of Indiana Team
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP |
Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine | Riley Hospital for Children | Stenz
Indiana Advisory Board
Erin Coleman, The Capital Group Co.
Zachary Curtis, First Internet Bank | Ian Edington, Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Susan Gilbert, The Capital Group Co.
Stephanie Irwin, Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine
Jay Sichting, RoundRoom | Martha Steinkamp, Parent Advocate
Jackie Short, Headlines Research
COY Event Planning Committee
Linda Barrabee | Erin Coleman
Susan Gilbert | Stephanie Irwin | Avery VanMiddlesworth |
Jen Nanny | Jackie Short | Jen Miller
Bid From the Heart
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.
$5,000
Bring together people with and without IDD for friendships that cultivate community-wide social inclusion by funding a new elementary, middle school, high school, college, or Citizens friendship chapter for a year
$2,500
Fund an Ambassadors Training or Local Leadership Training Day for Best Buddies leaders with and without IDD to learn skills that will help them champion for inclusion in their community.
$1,000
Provide a Best Buddies student leader, Ambassador, or Jobs participant with the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies International Leadership Conference to learn how to advocate in their community
$500
Fund Best Buddies swag for students and volunteers at events.
$250
Support a one-to-one friendship someone with IDD and a peer without IDD.
$100
Provide a pizza party or ice cream party for a Best Buddies school chapter.
Meet Our Champions
A huge thank you to this year’s Champion Candidates and Mission Partners!
You have each embodied the spirit of inclusion, leadership, and friendship that drives the mission of Best Buddies forward. By dedicating your time, talent, and heart to this campaign, you have helped create a world where everyone belongs and where everyone has a chance to shine.
Tonight, we celebrate you and the incredible impact you've made. Thank you for being true Champions and for believing in the power of friendship!
