News Releases
2007
August 8 Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle rallies pro cyclists, celebrities and community to support people with intellectual disabilities
June 1 The beginning of a new friendship — Audi and Best Buddies announce international partnership
April 19 Volvo Drives Support for Best Buddies Challenge: Provides sponsorship, fleet of vehicles for eighth annual ride
March 8 The 2007 Miss USA Contestants, Celebrities and Buddies Gather for a Basketball Slam Dunk
January 26 Lincoln Road Restaurants Unite for the Sixth Annual Moveable Feast Benefiting Best Buddies
2006
December 16 Get, Give and Receive at the Audi and Best Buddies Drive for Friendship
December 16 A Columbian Affair: Tenth Annual Miami Gala Featuring Latin Pop Star Carlos Vives, Benefiting Best Buddies International; Presented by Ocean Drive
September 28 The 18th Annual Best Buddies Ball Hosted by Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Raises Funds to Support the Launch of Best Buddies Israel
September 19 Taft College Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL) Hosts Anthony Kennedy Shriver
September 1 First Lady of California Maria Shriver Leads 500 Riders, Celebrities and Professional Athletes in the Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
July 25 Vanderbilt University Honored as Most Outstanding College Chapter at Best Buddies International's 17th Annual Student Leadership Conference
July 25 Mesquite High School Honored as Most Outstanding High School Chapter at Best Buddies International's 17th Annual Student Leadership Conference
July 21 More Than 1,300 Students from Around the World Gather at Indiana University for the 17th Annual Best Buddies Student Leadership Conference
May 1 The 7th Annual Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
April 9 The Miss Universe Organization Gets a Buddy
April 7 Matt Rohret and Ben Hecht, Best Buddies Participants at University of Iowa, Named Volvo for life Friendship Award Winners
February 13 AEG and Best Buddies International Partner to Support Friendship and Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities
January 12 Best Buddies International Announces First-Ever Best Buddies Challenge Cycling Fundraiser in Dublin, Ireland
2005
November 28 Best Buddies International Hosts "Havana Nights" 9th Annual Miami Beach Gala on Star Island
October 19 Best Buddies Jobs and Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) Create New Employment Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
September 6 Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Host An Asian Affair: 17th Annual Best Buddies Ball
September 1 Honorary Chairperson Maria Shriver Leads 500 Riders, Celebrities and Professional Athletes in the 2nd Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
July 18 More Than 1,200 High School and College Students from Around the World Gather for the 16th Annual Best Buddies Student Leadership Conference
June 15 Polo Ralph Lauren and Men's Vogue Host Fundraiser with Tennis Champion Roger Federer benefiting Best Buddies International
June 2 MENTOR Announces Anthony K. Shriver as Recipient of Excellence in Mentoring Award
May 16 Cinderella Man Premiere Benefits Best Buddies
April 20 New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi Chairs the Sixth Annual Volvo Hyannis Port Challenge Dedicated to Rosemary Kennedy
April 15 Best Buddies International Chairman Anthony K. Shriver Dedicates Miami's Hope Center Garden to Rosemary Kennedy
March 14 Phillip Chai and Cristie Rubin, Best Buddies Members for 13 Years, Named Volvo for life Friendship Award Recipients
February 22 Patrick Kennedy Hosts Recruitment Reception for Sixth Annual Volvo Hyannis Port Challenge Dedicated to Rosemary Kennedy
February 16 Best Buddies Month Celebrates the Power of Friendship in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities
February 2 Best Buddies International and Volvo Present Auction Winners with Romero Britto Custom-Designed Car
January 11 Anthony Kennedy Shriver Selected as One of 237 Young Global Leaders