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Best Buddies National Events
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Best Buddies International, the organization's global headquarters, holds special events throughout the world to raise funds for the entire organization. For more information, or to receive an invitation to these events, please contact:
Scott Tracy | Vice President, Special Events
Phone: (3...
E-Mail: ScottTracy@bestbuddies.org |
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March 13, 2009
Second Annual Best Buddies Palm Beach Gala
The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
Event Chairman Mark Freitas and Best Buddies will host 400 guests in the sumptuous Mediterranean courtyard and Venetian Ballroom of The Breakers Hotel. The evening will include cocktails and dinner, a special musical performance and exclusive silent and live auctions. Best Buddies International Board Member Tommy Quick will serve as Honorary Chair.
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April 2009
Second Annual Best Buddies Dallas Gala
Dallas, Texas
The Dallas Gala is an incredible event, featuring a gourmet dinner and a private concert, hosted and underwritten by Jan & Jeff Rich of Dallas to help support Best Buddies endeavors in Texas.
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May 30, 2009
Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
Boston & Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
The ABBC: HP is a 100, 50 and 20-mile cycling adventure from the JFK Library in Boston to Craigville Beach, near the Kennedy Compound on Cape Cod, with an optional 5K run and 3K walk. The ride is followed by celebrity tandem races, a lobster clambake and a private concert.
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October, 2009
Twentieth Anniversary Capitol Celebration:
Wasthington, D.C.
Best Buddies will celebrate 20 years with an exclusive black-tie event in our nation’s capitol, where Best Buddies was first founded. The event will include dinner, entertainment and an exclusive online auction.
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November 20, 2009
Thirteenth Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala
Midtown Miami, Florida
More than 700 prominent guests attend this extraordinary event, which includes a gourmet dinner, outstanding entertainment and dancing. Celebrities, government officials, famous artists, major philanthropists and power brokers come together for an evening of fundraising and awareness for Best Buddies.
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Past Events
Thank you for making each one a success!
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November 13, 2008
Friendships-on-the-Hudson
New York, New York
Join us for an evening of cocktails and dinner aboard the Forbes Highlander Yacht.
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November 21, 2008
12th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala: La Fiesta Española
Midtown - Miami, Florida
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Join us to support Best Buddies programs in Spain and across the world! |
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September 5-6, 2008
Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle |
Special Musical Guests:
The Black Eyed Peas
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Open to all ages and abilities! The event features a 100, 62, or 15-mile bike ride, and 5K run, and 3K walk options. With participation of celebrities and professional athletes, a gourmet barbecue and concert by the Black Eyed Peas, this event has something for everyone! |
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August 14, 2008
Best Buddies Hamptons Beach Bash
Water Mill, New York
Co-Hosts Tatiana Platt & Anne Hearst
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July 22, 2008
La Primera Noche
The Bristol, Panama
Celebrating the launch of Best Buddies Panama!
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May 20, 2008
Tory Burch Grand Opening
Galleria Mall
Come join us! Event followed by a Mexican Fiesta at the home of Becca & John Thrash!
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May 16-17, 2008
Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port |
Special Musical Guests:
The B-52's
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Open to all ages and abilities the event, with a 100, 62 or 15-mile bike ride, participation of celebrities and professional athletes, gourmet clambake and concert by the B-52's, has something for everyone!
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March 19, 2008
Frank Crystal & Company Best Buddies Gala: Crystal Ball
Flagler Museum - Palm Beach, Florida
Special Musical Guests
Ms. Gloria Gaynor
Honoring: Tatiana Platt
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December 1, 2007
11th Annual Miami Gala: Brazilian Carnival
Miami, Florida
Special Musical Guests
Ciara
Honoring: Tatiana Platt
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August 23, 2007
Game, Set, Best Buddies
Audi Forum - New York City, New York |
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April 18, 2007
Best Buddies Dallas Fund raiser
Dallas, Texas
Special Musical Guests
Bebe Winans
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December 16, 2006
10th Annual Miami Beach Gala
Watson Island, Florida
Special Musical Guests
Carlos Vives
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October 14, 2006
3rd Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
San Simeon, California
Special Musical Guests
Third Eye Blind
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October 28, 2006
8th Annual Best Buddies Ball: Tzedakah Ball
Potomac, Maryland
Special Musical Guests
Blondie
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June 28, 2006
Friend-Ships on the Hudson
New York, New York
Thank you to everyone who made this event such a great success. Friend-Ships on the Hudson raised over $40,000 for Best Buddies programs, and fun was had by all! |
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June 18, 2006
Best Buddies Challenge: Ireland
Phoenix Park, Dublin
Thank you to everyone who made this event such a great success.
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May 20, 2006
7th Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
Special Musical Guests
The Go-Go's
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December 10, 2005
9th Annual Miami Beach Gala: Havana Nights
Miami Beach, Florida
Special Musical Guests
En Vogue
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November 30, 2005
Inaugural Gala Dinner benefiting Best Buddies Deutschland
Berlin, Germany
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November 10, 2005
Zac Attack
Houston, Texas
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October 15, 2005
17th Annual Best Buddies Ball: An Asian Affair
Potomac, Maryland
Special Musical Guests
Cyndi Lauper |
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October 1, 2005
2nd Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle
San Simeon, California
Special Musical Guests
The Goo Goo Dolls |
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August 25, 2005
Polo Ralph Lauren & Men's Vogue Event
New York, New York |
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July, 2005
16th Annual Leadership Conference
Bloomington, Indiana |
Check back often for more information on upcoming fund raising events being held throughout the nation!
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