TOTOWA, OCTOBER 2, 2023 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce its Champion of the Year Gala hosted by Best Buddies in New Jersey.
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and prominent community leaders. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds for Best Buddies and earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year. By reaching out to the community to raise funds and spread awareness, candidates champion for Best Buddies, our mission, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The event will take place November 3rd at The Grand in Totowa. The Champion of the Year Gala will celebrate the efforts of seven philanthropic leaders from New Jersey communities while partying with a purpose to raise funds for Best Buddies programs. The gala will feature a silent and live auction, dinner, cocktails, dancing, a keynote address from a Best Buddies Ambassador and a special awards ceremony.

The official half-way party for the friendly fundraising competition will take place on October 14th at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. Champions will gather with their top supporters and campaign managers to share their passion for inclusion and friendship.

By securing a spot at the 2023 Champion of the Year Gala, you will be part of Best Buddies’ goal to expand more opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development, for individuals with IDD living in New Jersey

Visit https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/newjersey/ for more information and to purchase tickets for the event.
For more information, please contact Jessica Tippmann at jessicatippmann@bestbuddies.org