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If you were take a poll of what Central Florida participants love to do, without a doubt, dancing and music would top many of their lists. Power 95.3 and Best Buddies are now partnering for the second year for Best Buddies Day. Music, games, a big bus, prizes, and fun are what the well-known Orlando radio station brings to the day. With songs the students are likely to have in their iPods, to friendly staff and DJ’s, Power 95.3 brings out the best for our participants and helps make their day even more enjoyable.

Whether you like to bowl or walk, Best Buddies Florida has an event for you! Best Buddies Day is our premier annual community event which brings together Best Buddies participants with and without intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as businesses throughout the state. Each event includes a walk-a-thon or bowl-a-thon with a special twist: “Double Decades” themed carnival-style activity booths designed by participating school chapters accompanied by lunch and entertainment. Best Buddies Day is held annually in conjunction with Best Buddies Awareness Month, raising awareness about our mission while also celebrating the friendships that have been made possible through our six programs. All proceeds from these local events directly benefit Best Buddies programs in those areas. To start or join a team, support a participant, or become a corporate sponsor, visit www.bestbuddiesflorida.org/bbday

Best Buddies Florida Launches Circle of Friends Volunteer Corps on April 1st

Best Buddies Florida has always greatly benefitted from our dedicated group of volunteers in each of our five office locations. Without the assistance from volunteers, we would not be able to carry out our most important fundraisers, special events, and activities. We truly value the time and commitment of our volunteers, and have decided to create a Circle of Friends Volunteer Corps in order to streamline these efforts. Each of our five office locations is constantly searching for volunteers to assist with planning special events, programmatic activities, solicitation of support and donations, and most importantly- just lending a hand when we need it most! Beginning in the Fall of 2011, we will be hosting Friendship Walks across the state of Florida, and we will need volunteers to be Team Captains, as well as assist with recruitment of these walk teams. Helping Best Buddies Florida prosper and grow takes the involvement of a whole community! Some other ways for community members to get involved are joining a committee, sponsoring an event, assisting in our offices, joining a local Advisory Board, and even just spreading the word about our fundraisers! If you are interested in joining the Circle of Friends Volunteer Corps in any of our five office locations, please contact Tiffany DePanicis, Development Coordinator for Best Buddies Florida, at tiffanydepanicis@bestbuddies.org or (904) 296-0510. You will be asked to fill out a volunteer profile so that we can determine what your interests are, the hours and dates you are available to assist, and how you can get started! The information will be passed to our area supervisors, and you will be contacted about upcoming opportunities. Click here to download the Circle of Friends Sign-Up Sheet.

CONTACT US:
Best Buddies Florida | 1516 East Colonial Drive, Suite 306 | Orlando, FL 32803
p: 407-898-0787 | f: 407-898-1281 | florida@bestbuddies.org
visit www.bestbuddiesflorida.org