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2008 Best Buddies New York Events Archive

December 6, 2008
Friendship Forward Walk 2008
Clifton Park, New York

9:00am | Check in & Registration
10:00am | Non-Competitive Walk Celebration of Friendship - Games & Bake-Off Contest, Raffle & Best Buddies Merchandise Sale

The Friendship Forward Walk 2008 is an indoor non-competitive walk.  Open to all ages and fitness levels, this family friendly event will benefit Best Buddies New York, an organization dedicated to fostering friendships between developmentally disabled individuals and their typically developing peers.

ADDRESS:
Clifton Park Center (Clifton Country Mall)
22 Clifton Country Road
Clifton Park, New York

November 19, 2008
2008 Casino Night and Poker Tournament
New York, New York

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Join us in the loft the New York Times called “the ultimate bachelor pad” for an evening of sophisticated fun for a great cause.  New York’s top philanthropists and professional players will contend for fabulous prizes and the bragging rights that come with being the night’s big winner!  All proceeds from the evening’s gaming will support people with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their lives are enriched through social inclusion.  Everyone will leave a winner.

The first 50 registrants will receive $50 extra in casino game play!

ADDRESS:
The Drake SOHO Loft
199 Lafayette Street (b/w Spring and Broome)New York, NY


November 15, 2008
TJ Finley's salutes "Friends of Best Buddies"
Bayshore, New York

7:00pm - 10:00pm

“Friends of Best Buddies” is a group of friends, families and co-workers who support the Best Buddies mission of friendship for kids with disabilities across Long Island.

A $20 donation to Best Buddies New York and TJ Finley’s will provide complimentary food and happy hour drink specials.  Please come and support this worthy charity while enjoying a fun evening filled with networking, friends and exciting raffles and prizes!

ADDRESS:
TJ Finley's
42 East main Street
Bayshore, NY

October 5, 2008
Main Street Mile
Southampton, New York

8:30am | Check in & Registration
9:00am | Competitive Run 1st heat & Non-Competitive fitness walk

The Main Street Mile is a one-mile competitive run and non-competitive friendship walk from the beach in Southampton to Main Street in the heart of the village.

Open to all ages and fitness levels, this family friendly event will benefit Best Buddies New York, an organization dedicated to fostering friendships between developmentally disabled individuals and their typically developing peers.

September 25, 2008
An Evening of Good Friends and Sophisticated Cocktails to Benefit A Good Cause
Albany, New York

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Each guest will receive two complimentary cigars provided by Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe, enjoy a top-shelf whiskey and scotch tasting, complimentary cocktail, silent auction, and superb live music for just $45. Bring a guest and save $8 each. Spend the evening with good friends and area professionals all while supporting a great cause.

ADDRESS:
Pearl Street Public House
44 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY

September 15, 2008
A Concert At Carnegie Hall To Benefit Best Buddies New York
New York, New York

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Please join us for an evening of music with Elaine Kwon and Friends.

Download our event flyer

ADDRESS:
Carnegie Hall - Weill Recital Hall
881 7th Ave
New York, NY

TICKETS:
For tickets, call the Carnegie Hall box office at
(212) 247-7800

September 10, 2008
Gina Gallery of International Naive Art VIP Reception
New York, New York

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The reception will feature the talent of Brittany Maier and a preview of the live auction. $100 VIP tickets include entrance to the cocktail reception and premium concert seating for our Carnegie Hall event on September 15th, 2008.

ADDRESS:
Gina Gallery of International Naive Art
454 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10024
(corner of 82nd Street)

Download our event invitation


September 5-6, 2008
Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle

Special Musical Guests:
The Black Eyed Peas
www.bestbuddieschallenge.org



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!

May 31, 2008
Audi Friendship Walk 2008
St. James, New York

9:00am - 2:00pm

The event features a non-competitive fitness walk followed by a celebration of friendship with food, music, raffles, gifts and games.  This event is open to all ages.  All proceeds from the event benefit Best Buddies New York's mission to enhance the lives of people with and without intellectual disabilities through one-to-one friendships.

ADDRESS:
Audi of Smithtown
578 Middle Country Road
Saint James, NY 11780

May 15, 2008
A Plumm Friendship
New York, New York

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Join the Friends of Best Buddies and Club 13 at NYC hot-spot, The Plumm! Welcome the warm weather with other local professionals by enjoying an evening of cocktails, music, and great drink specials - all while supporting a great cause!

ADDRESS:
The Plumm
246 West 14th Street (between 7th & 8th)
New York, NY 10011

Music will be provided by DJ George and Syndicate Productions

All proceeds benefit Best Buddies New York!

March 30, 2008
Best Buddies Midnight Madness
New York, New York

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

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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