Champion of the Year: South Carolina

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

October 25, 2024

6:00 PM | Greenville, SC

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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

Friday, October 25, 2024
Guest Check-In 5:45pm
Cocktail and Silent Auction 6:00 PM
Program Begins 7:15 PM
Silent Auction Closes 8:30 PM
Event Ends 10:00 PM

Attire
Elevated Cocktail-
Cocktail Dresses
Suit or Coat & Tie

Mobile Auction Bidding
Text SCCOY24 to 76278

Location

Hyatt Regency Downtown
220 N Main St
Greenville, SC

Parking
Valet and Self Park Available

Event Contact

CourtneyRambo@bestbuddies.org

Meet our Champion Candidates

Tina Gulledge

Congrats to our 2023 South Carolina Champion of the Year

Tina Gulledge

Raised $142,588 for Best Buddies in South Carolina

Tina Gulledge
2023

South Carolina

Tina Gulledge
$142,588

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

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Signature Sponsor

Additional Sponsors

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Brad and Traci Hughes Sponsor
The McDonald Family Sponsor
J. Scott McMillian Design and Associates Sponsor
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Gary Hester Interiors Sponsor
Friends of Avery Sponsor
Cornelia Outten Family Sponsor
Charles and Emily Refshauge Sponsor
Rick and Sue Conner Sponsor
Gene and Trish Cook Sponsor
Dr. William Elston Sponsor

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

CourtneyRambo@bestbuddies.org