Lacey and I volunteered at our absolute favorite organization of them all, the Best Buddies Foundation. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lace and I spent the afternoon taking part in the Friendship Relay. There were awards given for buddies who raised the most amount of money for the organization. The foundation and I decided that the team that raised the most amount of money would be awarded with a pizza party set up by me (which I can not wait for)! The day was filled with activities, obstacles, and relays. It was so much fun to be a part of it. I
met two new buddies, two that are very close to my heart: Tom and Jillian. I let Jillian wear my crown and sash and she loved it! She was such a sweetheart and there was never a dull moment with her. I turned my head for a brief moment and Jillian had taken off with my crown and sash! Later I came across her, still wearing my crown and sash, break dancing with a New England Patriots player! She was hysterical and so loving. Then there was Tom, who opened up the afternoon with a speech he had written. I was so proud and amazed at how well spoken and intelligent he was. The Best Buddies Foundation is something I feel strongly about and love supporting. It is a foundation like no other. I have never met individuals who have been so kind and so appreciative. Whenever I attend an event with this organization, I don't want to leave. And when I do have to leave, I have the largest grin on my face. They always touch my heart. Due to the wonderful time I had, I will now be taking part in the Audi Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge! It is a 100-mile bike ride from Boston to Cape Cod. I am in the midst of raising money for the foundation and for the race. You can support me or send in a donation at the my team's homepage and donation page: http://www.HPChallenge2010.org/missmassachusettsteenusa