Best Buddies
What year was Best Buddies founded?
1989
When is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day?
March 21st (3/21) because people with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome 21- 3 chromosome 21
Which state is known as the "Basketball Capital of the World"?
Connecticut
Who provided the voice for Genie in the original Aladdin
Robin Williams
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespere
Who was the founder of Best Buddies?
Anthony Kennedy Shriver
What does the color red represent on the disability awareness flag?
Physical disabilities
Which MLB (Major League Baseball) team has the MOST World Series titles?
The Yankees
Which 1994 film had this quote: "Life's like a box of chocolate"
Forest Gump
In what movie does the cast involve Best Buddies Global Ambassadors. Name two (2)
Champions; Josh Felder, Madison Tevlin, James Keith
What are the (now) Five pillars of Best Buddies?
Bonus points: What was the first program created? What is the newest?
Friendship, Leadership Development, Integrated Employment, Inclusive Living, Family Support
First: Friendship program for Citizens
Newest: Eunie's Buddies (Family Support)
This language is used for individuals who are hearing impaired, deaf, or non-verbal (don't talk with words)
American Sign Language
Which 2 NFL (National Football League) teams have won 6 Super Bowls?
The New England Patriots (6) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (6).
How many movies has Adam Sandler appeared in?
Over 60 films.
What part of the food pyramid do eggplants, pumpkins, and tomatoes fall in?
Fruit
Name one Best Buddies Global Ambassador, Celebrity Ambassador, and the Program Manager for BBCT
Josh Felder, Kelly Howard, Madison Tevlin,
Tom Brady, Cindy Crawford, Taylor Kinsler
Kady Allen
This month celebrates epilepsy awareness
November
How many rings are in the Olympics symbol? What are the colors?
5 rings: Blue, yellow, black, green, red
What animated disney film won the academy award for "best animated featured film" in 2018?
Cocoa
What color is the "M" in the McDonald's sign?
Blue Whale (both weight and height)
What was Best Buddies called before Best Buddies
Big Buddies
This month celebrates disability pride
July
There are over 8,000 sports played around the world. Despite this, how many sports were played to the olympics in 2021?
33 sports
What flavor of Pop-Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in the Elf movie?
A chocolate Pop-Tart.
What is the world's largest animal?
Blue whale (both weight and height)