Alumni Testimonials
"Best Buddies was an extraordinary organization. Through my involvement with this tremendous club, I gained an appreciation for people with disabilities. As my awareness for people with disabilities grew, I began to question what I wanted to do with my life. Hence, I thought of becoming a special education teacher. The benefits of being a special ed teacher are tremendous, and I do not think I would have decided to do anything else to do with my life! Best Buddies allowed me to 'wake-up' and do something extraordinary with my life! THANKS!"
Andre Probst
Barrington High School, Barrington, IL

"I'm a special education student and I really enjoy all the social contact that I have with other Best Buddies. It makes me feel that I belong and that I am part of the school student body. I now have great sincere friends that I will remember forever."
Monica Rueda
Mountain Ridge High School, Arizona

"Because of e-Buddies, e-mail has become something I look forward to, and the computer has become a way for me to make friends."
Joshua Handler
New Jersey Special Olympics Athlete

"Best Buddies has influenced my life a lot. Because of my experiences in Best Buddies I decided to work in a residence for adults with mental retardation and have been doing so since I graduated college in 2000."
Keith Monk
Colby College, Waterville, ME