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!
Past Events Thank you for making each one a success!
March 8, 2008 Best Buddies Day: Festival Of Friendship Utah
Come and win a free round-trip ticket to Hawaii
10:30am | 5K Walk 11:30am | Lunch and Activities 1:00pm | Easter Egg Hunt 1:30pm | Dancing and Entertainment
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS:
Chuck and Kim Warren
Panda Express
Overstock.com
KnowledgeBlue
Allstate
Pinpoint Consulting
Lifetime, Inc.
November 1, 2007 Safari In November: Best Buddies Utah Celebration of Friendship Utah
An exclusive and intimate evening honoring former Governor Olene Walker
EVENT HOST: Fox 13 Anchor Kerri Cronk
MUSICAL GUEST: Accomplished musician with Down Syndrome, Sujeet Desai
September 8, 2007 Hearst Castle Challenge San Simeon, California
A fund raiser for Best Buddies Utah and Best Buddies International. Pedal your way along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway in this elite ride, not soon to be forgotten.
This event touts beautiful views, celebrities, great barbecues and fabulous bands.
Gold Sponsor:
Canyon Bicycles Inc.
Silver Sponsor:
Mayor Peter Caroon
Bronze Sponsors:
Ekstrom & Associates Realty, Inc.
Ron’s Tires, Inc.
June 22-23, 2007 Wasatch Back Relay Utah
Team Best Buddies will tie on their running shoes for this
team building/fund raising 180 mile relay event.
Team participants and volunteers to assist at exchange points are needed. Call (801) 468-1200 for more information!
June 22-23, 2007 Best Buddies "Barn-ival" Utah
Wheeler Farm Activity Barn
This special country/western event will celebrate Best Buddies month in March, bringing all state chapters together in friendship!
$5.00 per person
live country band
great grub
fun country activities
prizes
chapter rewards
and more!
A special thanks to our supporters:
Hero Sponsor:
Star Sponsors:
October 14, 2006 Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle San Simeon, California
15, 62, or 100 mile cycling event
Join Team Utah today!
Call (801) 468-1200 for details!
November 2, 2006 Best Buddies Utah Sports Leadership Breakfast Utah
7:45am - 9:30am
Featured Guest Speaker: Curt Brinkman
Internationally recognized motivational speaker, Olympic athlete, World Record Marathon Holder, author, educator, and businessman.
“Curt Brinkman has demonstrated with flair that a disability need not be crippling. He is one of my great heroes.” - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch
Other Special Guests:
Chris Witty and Derek Parra 2002 Speed Skating Olympic Gold Medalists
Special Honoree: Michael Hardman, Ph.D. University of Utah Special Education Department
Dr. Hardman serves on the Best Buddies International Board of Directors, and developed the Hardman Survey that annually evaluates Best Buddies programs impact.
$375 for table for 8
$50 for individual seats
RSVP by October 24, 2006
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