What is Best Buddies International ?

Mission statement

To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Vision statement

To put Best Buddies out of business.


Sunday, July 19, 2009

Testimonial from Dream

Dream

They are simple, they will never pretend;
They are cute, laugh with a childlike heart;
They are unexpectable, keep them in a place is a hard job;
They are sweet, make your heart warm with a speechless hug.

When we arrived first at the car station of One Utama, buddies did not trust, even did not like us sometime. However the thing changed when we reached Awana Hotel together. When we had the handkerchief, puzzle and colour games. They seemed open their heart to us. I am really happy with this. After games we sang and danced joyfully. The most touchable thing was that Charmaine actually hugged and said to me:"Dream, you are the best buddy of me."

Just a small action; a simple word; made my tiredness and upset disappeared totally.

The second day of trip, we celebrated Wai Keen's birthday. He gave us a speech which make me want to cry. And of course cry happily :D.

In conclusion, this is a memorable gathering that we have seen the other sides of buddies. And make them close to us.

In fact, I believe that not only the buddies is changing, we ourselves got improved in different ways when playing and taking care of them. Best Buddies, keep it up.

You are the best.

Thanks to Waikeen's family and D&S society.


Written by,
Dream Huang
Best Buddies Member




Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Kite Flying Trip at Kepong Metropolitan Park

Best Buddies had organized a group outing last Saturday. Thanks to Dignity & Services (D&S) for their great help to allow their buddies (people with intellectual disabilities) to interact with our members.

Let's the pictures make the talking. By the way, we had a kite flying session in Kepong Metropolitan Park. Our first attempt, yet it is fun and meaningful

More photos could be viewed in our photo gallery.



Regards,

Best Buddies Team