I am on the Advisory Board for Best Buddies of Utah. This is a program that I deeply believe in. When I was 18 at Utah State I got involved with Best Buddies and was assigned a buddy with Down Syndrome. His name was Matt and I grew very close to him and his family. I am still in contact with them today. Best Buddies has enriched my life.
Best Buddies is a program that pairs people with special needs to those without. The buddy pairs do things together once a month and usually more. I believe this program blesses both of the people involved. When Matt and I would do things at USU he enjoyed being social with my roommates and me. He loves making friends. We would go bowling and get peanut butter shakes almost monthly. His family took me in and blessed my life so much. I have good memories of watching movies with them, dinners and card games. I love his mom Alice and always enjoy when I get to talk to her.
Best Buddies of Utah is doing a special fundraiser called "Dancing With the Starzz." Utah celebrities are being paired with a buddy for a performance. There will be a dinner and live auction. Miss USA Crystal Stewart with be the host for the evening which is a total honor since it is tough to get her to Utah. If you are interested in comig to this event please contact me at emily.7n@gmail.com
2 comments:
Hey Em! What exactly are you going to do and are there going to be kids from all over Utah there? I worked with the special needs and LOVED it! I might be interested in coming! Let me know!
strawn05@hotmail.com
I wanna go!! Tell me more about it when I see you!! I'm excited to ge to see you soon.
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