State Events - Best Buddies Pennsylvania

Best Buddies Pennsylvania Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 23, 2008
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Challenge yourself to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

Join Team Best Buddies and Run or Walk for Friendship!

December 13, 2008
Celebrate Friendship at the Town Tavern
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Free Appetizers from 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Join Best Buddies Pennsylvania at The Town Tavern and raise money for friendship!

Cover charge is $5, and guests receive drink specials and a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Town Tavern.

Spring 2009
Best Buddies Midnight Madness
Pennsylvania

Saint Francis University
University of Pittsburgh
Penn State University

Ye Be Warned!

In the spring of 2009, the hunt is on as students race to the finish in the hottest craze to hit the nation's college campuses. Bset 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

PAST EVENTS

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!

July 4, 2008
Happy Hour Fund Raiser: Buck Head Saloon
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Thank you to those who supported Best Buddies Pennsylvania on Friday, July 4th at BuckheadSaloon!

ADDRESS:
Buckhead Saloon
225 Station Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

May 10, 2008
The 13th Annual Pennsylvania High School Friendship Ball: New York, New York
Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Hosted by Pennridge High School

May 3, 2008
The 6th Annual Walk For A Healthy Community
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will presented the sixth annual Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Heinz Field on the North Shore of Pittsburgh. The walk benefited 37 local health and human service organizations, including Best Buddies Pennsylvania.

Thank you to our walkers and donors who helped raise over $2,000 to help support our mission!

April 20, 2008
The 2008 Eastern Pennsylvania College Friendship Ball
Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Hosted by Kutztown University

April 12, 2008
The 4th Annual Western Pennsylvania Best Buddies Ball: Viva Las Vegas
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh

March 28-29, 2008
Art of Friendship
Pittsburgh & Allentown, Pennsylvania

Every year, we celebrate the Best Buddies mission during the month of March. On March 28th and 29th, Best Buddies Pennsylvania hosted two "Art of Friendship" events. Buddy Pairs across the state were encouraged to submit art work that was showcased in the Art of Friendship gallery and sold in a Silent Auction. In addition, there was several activity and game booths to keep guests entertained. (The Eastern PA event even hosted a talent show!)

Thank you to those who helped us celebrate and applaud the hundreds of friendships created through Best Buddies Pennsylvania!

Western Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, March 28th, 2008
Location: Fox Chapel Area High School (Pittsburgh, PA)

Eastern Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Location: Cedar Crest College (Allentown, PA)

March 14 & 29, 2008
Best Buddies Midnight Madness
Pennsylvania

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (3/14)
SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (3/29)

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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November 18, 2007
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Join Us - We're on a Mission!

Whatever the reason you run, your support will ensure that the continued power of friendship reaches people with intellectual disabilities.

Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, Kids Fun Run

Interested in running on behalf of Best Buddies Pennsylvania? Contact us!

E-mail: PhiladelphiaMarathon@Bestbuddies.org

Check back often for more information on upcoming fund raising events being held throughout the nation!