Champion of the Year: Philadelphia

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

November 20, 2024

6:00 PM | Philadelphia, PA

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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!

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!

This year, we are excited to bring back our chef and buddy pairings for cocktail hour! Local chefs showcase their signature dishes while celebrating the power of friendship. Each chef will be paired with an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), who will serve as their sous-chef for the evening.

The evening promises lively entertainment, exclusive auction items, and, most importantly, support for our Friendship and Leadership Programs for individuals with IDD.

Page Weinstein, Miss USA

Our Champion of the Year MC this year is Miss Pennsylvania 2024, Page Weinstein! As Miss Pennsylvania and a Best Buddy herself, Page has the opportunity to be a fierce advocate for people with disabilities.

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Schedule

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Doors Open:  6:00 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:30 PM
Event Ends: 10:00 PM

Location

Drexelbrook Special Event Center
4700 Drexelbrook Dr.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Event Contact

KellyBertolette@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Participating Chefs/Restaurants​

Ashley Long

Congrats to our 2023 Philadelphia Champion of the Year

Ashley Long

Raised $9,159 for Best Buddies in Philadelphia

Ashley Long
2023

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia

Ashley Long
$9,159

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.

We Love our Sponsors!

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For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

KellyBertolette@bestbuddies.org