Champion of the Year: San Diego

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

November 13, 2024

6:00 PM | Carlsbad, CA

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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!

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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!

Dress Code:
For the San Diego Champion of the Year gala, themed ‘Tides of Togetherness,’ the dress code is semi-formal. Guests are encouraged to dress according to an oceanic color palette, incorporating shades of blue and green along with other sea-inspired accessories.

Parking:
Please park in the parking garage (free) to the left once you pass the venue. Valet service is available for $10.

For ADA parking or for valet, guests can easily pull up and our team will assist. If guests choose to park in the garage, there will be designated ADA parking on all levels as well as an elevator in the garage.

Schedule

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
VIP pre party: 5:30 PM
Doors Open for general entry: 6:00 PM
Dinner & Program: 7:00 PM
Event Ends: 9:00 PM

Location

Cape Rey
1 Ponto Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011

Event Contact

KristinannJanishefski@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

San Diego COY Champ Meg Heidrick-Barnes

Congrats to our 2024 San Diego Champion of the Year

Meg Heidrick-Barnes

Raised $14,150 for Best Buddies in San Diego

2024

California: San Diego

Meg Heidrick-Barnes
$14,150

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!

Presenting Sponsor

Signature Sponsor

Additional Sponsors

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

KristinannJanishefski@bestbuddies.org