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15th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented by Pepsi-Cola Sep 7, 2018

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Steve Hearst and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 15th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola. More →

Patrick Dempsey Supports Disabilities Community at Gatepath's 10th Annual Power of Possibilities Event Mar 7, 2018

Gatepath announces award-winning actor Patrick Dempsey as guest speaker for the 10th Annual Power of Possibilities event on March 8, 2018. More →

14th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Sep 5, 2017

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Steve Hearst and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 14th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola. More →

Actors with Disabilities Joined Thousands For Inspirational ReelAbilities Film Festival Mar 14, 2017

A blind state supreme court justice. A deaf teen girl who word slams in sign language. An inner-city schools basketball coach born without fully-formed arms. A double hand amputee meets the love of his life who doesn’t see his disability. More →

Colin Farrell To Deliver Keynote Address At The Power Of Possibilities Event Feb 6, 2017

Actor Colin Farrell will deliver the keynote address at Gatepath’s annual Power of Possibilities recognition event on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the San Francisco Airport Marriot Waterfront in Burlingame, CA. More →

13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented By Pepsi-Cola Sep 6, 2016

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Steve Hearst and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented by Pepsi-Cola. More →

Maria Shriver Returns To Star-Studded Best Buddies Challenge Sep 2, 2015

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that journalist and activist Maria Shriver and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom will return as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 12th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. More →

Tom Brady To Co-Chair Best Buddies Challenge May 25, 2015

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 16th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, will take place on May 29 – 30. More →

Athletes and Celebrities Unite Against Bullying Oct 6, 2014

As millions of students head back to school, CustomInk, the “design online” custom t-shirt company for groups and occasions, today released the results of a national survey on teens’ experiences with bullying. More →

Cody Simpson Joins Stars At New Horizons 5K Run/Walk Jun 10, 2014

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, supporters and celebrities came out to Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrance for New Horizons' 5K Run/Walk to raise money in support of individuals with developmental disabilities to fulfill their dreams. More →

Cody Simpson To Join New Horizons 5K Run/Walk Jun 4, 2014

New Horizons is excited to welcome actress Lauren Potter – who plays ‘Becky Jackson’ on the hit FOX TV show “Glee” – and Australian pop singer sensation Cody Simpson, recently seen on ABC’s “Dancing with The Stars,” and actor Brant Daugherty from ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars” to its 7th Annual 5K Run/Walk on the Horizon fundraiser. More →

Join Team Tom Brady At The 15th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port May 22, 2014

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Country Kitchen, will take place on May 30 – 31. More →

Tony Hawk Foundation Raises Big Money At Celeb Fundraiser Oct 10, 2013

It was just over 90 degrees in Los Angeles, but that didn’t stop the throngs from coming out to celebrate the 10th Annual Tony Hawk's Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit Presented by SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on Saturday at the Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills. More →

Pit Bull Named American Hero Dog At Star-Studded Event Oct 7, 2013

The nation’s top therapy dog, a pit bull named Elle (pronounced Ellie) from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina who helps teach children about dog safety, reading, and overcoming prejudice and stereotypes – something a pit bull knows too much about – has been named this year’s “American Hero Dog” at the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. More →

Get Ready To Ante Up For Autism With The Stars Sep 19, 2013

Feeling lucky? Why not try your luck for a great cause while mingling with celebrities, top athletes and professional poker players at TACA's “ANTE UP FOR AUTISM” fundraising event. More →

Maria Shriver To Co-Chair Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Aug 20, 2013

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce that author, journalist and activist Maria Shriver and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom will return as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 10th Anniversary Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. More →

No Bull Teen Video Awards Attracts Star-Studded Audience Aug 15, 2013

No one was being bullied Saturday evening at the 2013 NO BULL Teen Video Awards as Grown Up’s 2 star and the evening’s host, Nadji Jeter, welcomed a star-studded audience of celebrities, NO BULL’s 15 teen award nominees, parents, and anti-bullying activists. More →

Nadji Jeter To Host Anti-Bullying Awards Aug 8, 2013

Celebrities from Movies, Television, Music and Sports will gather alongside national bullying activists on Saturday, August 10th in Los Angeles for the 2013 NO BULL National Education Conference and NO BULL Teen Video Awards. More →

Tom Brady Honorary Co-Chair For Annual Best Buddies Challenge May 28, 2013

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Country Kitchen, will take place on May 31 and June 1. More →

Stars Come Out To Support Steps4Paws Jan 16, 2013

Los Angeles based clothing company, Steps4Paws, presented their new collection of graphic tees to some of the biggest stars from hit television shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, as well as many film and sports personalities this past Saturday for a Golden Globes event in Hollywood, California. Steps4Paws is making a difference, saving lives one dog at a time. More →

Maria Shriver Supports Best Buddies Challenge Aug 8, 2012

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce that author, journalist and activist Maria Shriver and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom will return as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. More →

Tom Brady Gets Behind Best Buddies Challenge Apr 27, 2012

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Country Kitchen, will take place on June 1 and 2. More →

Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For Anti-Bullying Month Oct 12, 2011

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Miley Cyrus, Get Ur Good On, and Youth Service America are encouraging everyone to take an active role in preventing bullying. More →

Stars Named As Presenters For Do Something Charity Awards Aug 4, 2011

DoSomething.org and VH1 today announced the all-star lineup of presenters including Kristen Bell, Nick Cannon, Jon Cryer, Victoria Justice, Adam Lambert, Mario Lopez, Rose McGowan, Olivia Munn, Keke Palmer and Lauren Potter for this year’s 2011 Do Something Awards airing Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 9:00pm EST on VH1. More →