Mem Gala
Dear Supporters of Best Buddies West Tennessee,
We’re so glad to have you with us tonight Your support of Best Buddies West Tennessee makes a tangible difference not just in our programs, but in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across our community. Because of you, we’re able to create spaces where friendships grow, confidence builds, and inclusion becomes part of everyday life.
To our Champion Candidates, thank you for your energy, commitment, and drive. You’ve helped bring more attention to this mission, and your leadership encourages others to get involved in ways that truly matter.
Everything we celebrate tonight, every connection made, every opportunity opened is possible because people like you continue to show up and believe in this work. Whether you’re giving, volunteering, advocating, or simply sharing our story, you are a key part of this progress. Thank you for being with us and for helping move our mission forward. We’re proud to have you as part of the Best Buddies West Tennessee community.
Stephanie Royer
Best Buddies Tennessee Development Coordinator
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
BidFromtheHeart
The Value of Your Donation Supp
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
$1,000
• The cost to send a Buddy to the Leadership Conference (Registration and Travel)
• A tent at the walk
• DJ or photo booth for a statewide Best Buddies event
$500
• Bus to transport a school chapter to the Friendship Walk or Friendship Ball
• Registration for a buddy to attend the Leadership Conference
$250
• Support a 1:1 match between someone with IDD and their peer
• Transportation for 2 ambassadors to give public speeches
• The cost of a pizza party for a school chapter
$250
• Supplies training materials for students in one Best Buddies school chapter
2024 Champion of the Year
Laura Yell
Last October, Laura Yell was crowned Memphis Champion of the Year 2024 after raising over $7,500 for our West Tennessee Programs as well as spreading awareness about Best Buddies. Laura Yell has been dedicated to the Best Buddies Mission and continues to be a champion of our friendship programs. Thank you for all that you do, Laura!
Candidates
Emily Brammeier Alex Hannah
Noah Landwehr Amanda Myers Brittney Patterson
Clarissa Porterfield
Sam Torti
This Year's Entertainment
Emcee & Auctioneer, Ben Farrell
Live Music, Memphis Rhythm Revue Caterer, Fratelli’s Cafe & Catering
How to Bid
Register:
Text MEMPHISCOY25 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
