05/12/2024
In his latest email, Anthony K. Shriver writes about his mother’s unending love and lifelong dedication to people with special needs, which has inspired their new Eunie's Buddies program, affectionately named in her honor.
"Through this initiative, we're committed to ensuring that families and individuals with IDD receive the support and resources needed to navigate the journey of raising a child with IDD. Having someone who has walked a similar path by your side can greatly influence the trajectory of a family and their child's future.
Through Eunie’s Buddies, parents of children with IDD will have the opportunity to connect with new parents who are expecting, have recently welcomed a baby, or are raising a child up to five years old with an IDD diagnosis. The program creates a mentor–mentee connection and offers parents and caregivers encouragement, emotional support, and access to valuable resources. Eunie's Buddies will begin its pilot phase in Miami, Nashville, Denver, and Boston this year, and with time expand its reach to additional cities.
Eunie’s Buddies was built on an unrelenting faith and belief that family and a strong support system pave the way for a child with a disability to have access to education, secure meaningful employment, and lead a fulfilling life.
We are excited about this initiative and the life-changing impact it will have on families within the IDD community.
Wishing a happy Mother's Day to all those celebrating!
To learn more about Eunie’s Buddies, please visit: Best Buddies Family Support https://www.bestbuddies.org/family-support/
In friendship,
Anthony K. Shriver
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Best Buddies International"