The Organization
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities do a variety of everyday things. I participated in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk that took place June 4th, 2011 in Tampa Florida.
Missed Communication
The Friendship Walk for Best Buddies was a great idea for fundraising, but the communication was lacking in some areas. Before the event, getting a hold of anyone in higher command was far from easy. Cyndie Salas had a Twitter account set up for the event and a Facebook page. She used both forms of social media but didn’t go into much detail with them. Upon arriving, there was little communication amongst the volunteers and director or others in charge, so it was difficult getting started. Once we got on track with another volunteer, the event went smooth!
Success doesn’t come in numbers
The event was in action to promote Best Buddies and raise money for the organization. If the director had advertised this event a little more on the social media sites, I have a feeling they could have reaped more benefits. I met a few great people at the Friendship Walk, people I wouldn’t have come in contact with unless I attended this event. There were many vendors attending to promote running gear, food and even Audi cars. Everyone seemed to be having a great time and that’s the whole point. Bringing people from different cultures and walks or life together for a Friendship Walk was the goal and it was obtained!
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