Champion of the Year: Maryland

Unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion.

October 21, 2024

6:30 PM | Hanover, MD

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Thank You!

Thank you for participating in this year’s Champion of the Year event! Because of you, we were able to raise funds to sustain and help expand our Best Buddies programs in the area. We look forward to having you at next year’s event. With your help and support, our mission of inclusion lives on!

Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide.

Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support. At the Best Buddies Champion of the Year celebration, we honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!

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Schedule

Monday, October 21, 2024
Doors Open:  6:30 PM
Dinner & Program: 8:00 PM
Event Ends: 10:30 PM

Location

Live! Casino and Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills
Circle #7777
Hanover, MD 21076

Event Contact

KelseaGuckin@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

COY Mary Snowdon

Congrats to our 2024 Maryland Champion of the Year

Mary Snowdon

Raised $23,687 for Best Buddies in Maryland

COY Mary Snowdon
2024

Maryland

Mary Snowdon
$23,687

A Glimpse of the Party...

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Why Participate...

All funds raised benefit Best Buddies – the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.

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For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

KelseaGuckin@bestbuddies.org