Best Buddies Ohio

11/18/2025

On October 30th, guests joined us for the Best Buddies Champion of the Year: Cincinnati Gala! Money raised through this effort will support our Southwest Ohio chapters. Thank you to all our amazing guests, participants, donors, and volunteers. Please enjoy these event photos!

11/04/2025

6️⃣ Exciting news! Six schools have opened Best Buddies Friendship Chapters this Fall! Join the celebration! Interested in having Best Buddies at your school? Email Ohio@BestBuddies.org.

11/04/2025

The Champion of the Year *CLEVELAND* Gala is this Friday, 11/7!

Our online silent auction is LIVE now at CLECOY25.givesmart.com!

Items from FOUNT, Studio One Pilates, Care Bears & more!
You do not need to be present to win!

🖼️ Bid on exclusive items
🎁 Win incredible experiences
💛 Support a great cause

Don't miss your chance—bidding closes at 8:15 pm on Friday, 11/7! 👉 Start bidding now: CLECOY25.givesmart.com.

10/27/2025

10/26/2025

The Champion of the Year *CINCINNATI* Gala is this Thursday, 10/30!
Our online silent auction is LIVE now at CINCOY25.givesmart.com! Items from Findlay Market, Kendra Scott, The Pine Club, The Newport Syndicate & more!
You do not need to be present to win!

🖼️ Bid on exclusive items
🎁 Win incredible experiences
💛 Support a great cause

Don't miss your chance—bidding closes at 8:15 pm on Friday, 10/30!

👉 Start bidding now: CINCOY25.givesmart.com

10/23/2025

Watch this video to see the amazing work Best Buddies of Southwest Ohio does for inclusion and friendship! 🧡 Join us at our fundraising gala in NKY on Oct. 30 to support our mission. Get your tickets now! 🎉

Link:

Best Buddies of Southwest Ohio to host fundraising gala in NKY on Thursday, Oct. 30

10/21/2025

Columbus, it was a night to remember!

Our Champion of the Year Gala: Columbus was an unforgettable celebration of our mission, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks to your support, we raised vital funds that will directly impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Central Ohio!

We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Top Champion of the Year Team:
Adam & Seamus!

Together, all our Champions raised over $97,000 during this campaign. Their dedication and passion truly represent the spirit of Best Buddies. Thank you to ALL our Champions and Mission Partners: Taylor Clinger & Evan Koloski, Noah Di**le & Benny West, Jackie Fellows & Rory Fellows, Ethan Harrison & Aidan Horan, Adam Herman & Seamus, Kate Matesich & Joey Tullis, Rachel Rendle & Bella Boland, and Trisha Zimpfer & Erin Zimpfer!

More photos are coming soon!

10/19/2025

🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE! 🎉

Meet Alicia & Rory from Columbus, Ohio — a beautiful example of a friendship that will last a lifetime 💜

At Best Buddies, one-to-one friendships are at the heart of everything we do. Genuine social connection changes lives — and helps end the isolation often faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

👯‍♀️ Want to make a difference and build a life-changing friendship?
You can still join the Best Buddies movement in Ohio!

📧 Email us at Ohio@BestBuddies.org to get started.

Meet Alicia & Rory | One-to-one Friendship Match in Central Ohio. Join Best Buddies today at www.bestbuddies.org/ohio.

10/16/2025

The Champion of the Year *COLUMBUS* Gala is this Friday, 10/17!

Our online silent auction is LIVE now at COLCOY25.givesmart.com! Items from Macaron Bar, Magic Mountain Fun Centers, Columbus Crew, Columbus Blue Jackets & more!

You do not need to be present to win!

🖼️ Bid on exclusive items
🎁 Win incredible experiences
💛 Support a great cause

Don't miss your chance—bidding closes at 8:15 pm on Friday, 10/17!
👉 Start bidding now: COLCOY25.givesmart.com

10/14/2025

Thank you, Cleveland Jewish News, for covering the upcoming Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala happening on November 7th in Cleveland! Story highlights one-to-one match, Derrick and Barry, who are in the running to be GRAND CHAMPIONS OF THE YEAR!

Read more: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/best-buddies-champion-of-the-year-gala-nov-7/article_4a5832fe-9289-4d3a-8290-ecb24bbe6159.html

10/12/2025

Make a difference with Jersey Mike’s TODAY 💙. Jersey Mike’s is donating 20% of all sales today, 10/12, to help create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dine in, take out, or order delivery before the day’s over — every bite supports inclusion!

10/11/2025

Flava Fran here to remind you to purchase a sub & sides today in support of Best Buddies 🎤🎉.

20% of all sales from today, 10/11, and tomorrow, 10/12, will be donated to Best Buddies ❤️.

Let’s support inclusion & friendship for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities🤝.