Moment of Gratitude To all of the first responders, those on the front lines and essential workers, WE THANK YOU! Your sacrifices are not going unnoticed. The time you spend taking care of others has not gone unseen. Your incredible devotion to the community leaves us speechless. We see you and appreciate all that you do.
WELCOME
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TAYLOR KINZLER
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WHAT IS BEST BUDDIES?
One-to-One Friendships
Integrated Employment
Leadership Development
Inclusive Living
Milestones
ABOUT CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Champion of the Year Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion. By devoting their passion, talents, and networks to Best Buddies through a philanthropic competition, our Champions lay for the foundation a transformative change in their communities.
OUR CHAMPIONS
MAIRED AIKEN
CONNOR DAPP
MADELINE DOLGE
BROOKLYN GEIDA
ELLA MAKOWSKI
BROOKLYN MASTRACCHIO
5 Star Student Leadership Team
STEPHANIE BERMAN
DAN BLACKWOOD
MARK BOXER
MATTHEW BUSEY
SPENCER CAIN
AMY DAVIES
WILLIS GEE
RICHARD FRIES
PETER RAMSEY
DANIELLE TRUSCH
Our Mission Partners team up with the Champions to share their experiences with Best Buddies and engage them with our mission.
BID FROM THE
HEART
This is your opportunity to give from YOUR heart. To make a gift that will further the mission of Best Buddies in Connecticut.
Text To Give Text: CTCHAMPS to (76278)
TEXT TO GIVE Must be registered to donate If you are already registered: Text the word GIVE and amount (dollar sign not required) to (76278).
If you are not already registered: Text CTCHAMPS to (76278) and follow step by step instructions to do so. Then, follow steps above to make your donation.
You will receive a text message indicating that your donation was received. Thank you!
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