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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Best Buddies International Friendship Walk Information : Sept 2011

Best Buddies International


From: BestBuddiesInt | Aug 2, 2011 |

In 2011, we recruited 10,000 walkers, and raised over $800,000. How will we impact our communities in 2012? Together we will create lasting friendships, inspire acceptance, educate our community, empower our leaders, generate respect, make a difference, promote inclusion. Together, we will walk. Change a life, one step at a time.

Start signing up your team, starting in September 2011! Visit http://www.bestbuddies.org/walk to learn more.

Make a Difference. Sign up, starting in September!*


What is the Best Buddies Friendship Walk?

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is a fun-filled community fundraiser to support your local Best Buddies programs of inclusion. Our friendship, integrated employment and leadership programs educate people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to be advocates for social inclusion in your community.Get involved as a participant, Team Captain or become a sponsor to help build a stronger foundation for a better society.

Be a Team Captain!

Team Captains are the leaders who can help us be successful through the organization of teams. You will serve as the link between Best Buddies and potential walkers. You create power in numbers by motivating friends, family, coworkers, and other to join you in the Friendship Walk. You will make a difference in the life of a person with intellectual disabilities and being a team leader is easy and fun!

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For Best Buddies Friendship Walk visit: http://www.bestbuddies.org/events/walks

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