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BB History
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When was Best Buddies Founded?

January 19, 1989

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What is the mission of Best Buddies?

To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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What is on May 1, 2021?

The Friendship Walk!

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What happens every July in Indiana?

Best Buddies Leadership Conference

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How many years has Best Buddies been a non-profit organization?

32!

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What are the 4 pillars of Best Buddies?

Friendship, Leadership, Jobs and Living

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What is our goal for our Citizens Team?

$5,500!

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Who founded Best Buddies?

Anthony Kennedy Shriver

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What event does Best Buddies partner with Special Olympics on?

Spread the Word to End the Word

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What program can you join in the friendship pillar after you graduate?

Citizens

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How can I get people to donate to my walk page?

Be sending it out, social media, letting them know about the walk, encouraging them to join the walk, and more!

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What University was the first Best Buddies chapter at?

Georgetown University

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When did Best Buddies Jobs start?

1994

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What is the dance called that happens every year for Best Buddies?

Friendship Ball

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Where is the Friendship Walk?

Lake Eola

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What is the newest Best Buddies Pillar

Best Buddies Living!

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Who created the logo for Best Buddies

Keith Haring

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What event is a blind fundraising event that happens in the fall?

Champion of the Year

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What is our team name?

Citizen All Stars

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The person who inspired AKS to start Best Buddies.

 Rosemary Kennedy

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