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Best Buddies Texas Events
Upcoming Events
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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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September 12, 2008
Happy Hour at BlackFinn
Addison, Texas
5:00pm - 9:00 pm
Drink for a good cause! A donation of $5 will grant you access to a free hour long appetizer buffet and $3 drink specials plus the chance to win some great raffle prizes.
ADDRESS:
BlackFinn Resturant and Saloon
4440 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75001
ADMISSION:
$5
For more information, please contact:
Megan Peet | Program Supervisor
Phone: (214) 979-1114
E-Mail: MeganPeet@bestbuddies.org
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Fall 2008
The Buddies United in Leadership Development
Dallas & Houston, Texas
The Buddies United In Leadership Development (B.U.I.L.D.) program is an initiative that supports the Best Buddies mission by training individuals with intellectual disabilities from our programs to become skilled public speakers and leaders in their community. BUILD trainings will be conducted in Dallas and Houston in the fall to train Buddy Ambassador to speak on behalf of the Best Buddies mission.
Best Buddies staff in both Dallas and Houston are recruiting volunteers to join their BUILD Committee. The committee in Dallas and the committee in Houston will work to plan the BUILD training sessions for the Buddies, assist the Buddies as speech coaches, and help secure resources so that Buddies can attend the Best Buddies national Leadership Conference.
If you are interested in becoming one of the charter members of the BUILD committees in Dallas or Houston, please contact:
Megan Peet | Program Supervisor
Phone: (214) 979-1114
E-Mail: MeganPeet@bestbuddies.org
Anne Hopton-Jones | Program Manager
Phone: (713) 525-5480
E-Mail: AnneHopton-Jones@bestbuddies.org |
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November 9, 2008
Best Buddies Bash
Dallas, Texas
Check back soon for information about the Best Buddies Bash in the fall of 2008 in Dallas!
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January 18, 2009
Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston, Texas
Best Buddies Texas has been selected as an official charity of the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon. We are currently building teams to run in the marathon, half marathon and 5K as well as recruiting volunteers to join our participants as they cheer for our runners on race day. Our kick off meeting is September 2nd at 6:30 PM, to get involved or for more information e-mail KentLoftin@bestbuddies.org.
Support a person with intellectual disabilities who is running the race by placing a donation on their page linked below!
Pheobe Cuthbert
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RACE FOR THE BUDS
Participating in a triathlon, marathon, cycling event, or 5K can be a very rewarding experience, but when you race for a cause the experience can become something truly special.
When you sign up for a race you are taking a risk and challenging yourself much in the same way that our participants with intellectual disabilities are challenged by discrimination and social isolation every day. You can overcome your physical challenge while helping Best Buddies Texas raise money to help people with intellectual disabilities overcome the challenges of social isolation. Join Best Buddies supporters from across the state to help raise awareness and funds for Best Buddies.
Together we can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities one friendship and job at a time!
TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT:
www.bestbuddiestexas.org/race |
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CHARITY BLAST: Good deed. Great Price.
www.CharityBlast.com is a great website that donates a portion of EVERY purchase you make at online stores like Target, Best Buy, Gap, Old Navy, Staples and more to Best Buddies Texas at no additional cost to you. Please find Best Buddies Texas on the main page and shop for our cause! |
Past Events
Thank you for making each one a success!
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August 21, 2008
Night at the Improv
Addison, Texas
Thank you for joining us at the Improv comedy club in Addison for a night of laughs. A portion of the ticket price was given to Best Buddies Texas and will be used to support our programs for people with intellectual disabilities. |
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July 18-21, 2008
19th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference: Champions for Friendship
Bloomington, Indiana
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
The Best Buddies International Leadership Conference brought together top leaders from high school and colleges worldwide to discuss topics on social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, leadership, communication, fund raising, and a variety of other topics. |
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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 and John Thrash. |
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April 12, 2008
Festival of Friendship
Irving, Texas
The 1st Annual Festival of Friendship was a huge success featuring a Buddy Walk, fun activity booths, free food and drinks and live entertainment. Over 200 participants enjoyed an fun-filled day while helping to raise over $10,000 to support Best Buddies programs in Texas.
www.bestbuddiestexas.org/FestivalofFriendship
For more information, please contact:
Megan Peet | Program Supervisor
Phone: (214) 979-1114
E-Mail: MeganPeet@bestbuddies.org |
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April 5, 2008
Best Buddies Midnight Madness
Georgetown, Texas
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Ye Be Warned! In the spring of 2008, the hunt is on as students race to the finish in the hottest craze to hit the nation’s college campuses. Best Buddies Midnight Madness is an off-the-wall scavenger hunt with teams consisting of 4-10 players representing numerous organizations on a quest that ends with a DJ’d party open to all students on campus.
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT:
www.TheMidnightMadness.com |
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January 30, 2008
Business Buddies: Metro Grill
Dallas, Texas
Business Buddies is a networking opportunity for working professionals that is sponsored by and benefits Best Buddies Texas. Our January Business Buddies event was hosted by Metro Grill off I-75 and Knox from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. For a donation of $5, attendees enjoyed one free drink ticket and the opportunity to win special prizes. 10% of the food purchased was donated to Best Buddies. |
Check back often for more information on upcoming fund raising events being held throughout the nation!
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