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National Events 2014 SIGNATURE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE : HYANNIS PORT

JUNE 1, 2014
Boston & Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

The Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, chaired by Tom Brady, was a 100,
50, or 20-mile cycling adventure from Boston to Hyannis Port, with an optional
5K run/walk chaired by Olympian Carl Lewis. The event kicked off with the
Tom Brady Football Challenge, and concluded with celebrity tandem races, a
celebratory clambake and a private concert by the Dropkick Murphys.

BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE : HEARST CASTLE

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014
Carmel & San Simeon, California

The Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, chaired by Maria Shriver, was a
100, 62, 30, or 15-mile cycling adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway,
from Carmel to the renowned Hearst Castle in San Simeon, with an optional 5K
run/walk led by Olympian Carl Lewis. The event kicked off with a Friday night
reception hosted by Maria Shriver and concluded with celebrity tandem races,
a festive barbecue and private concert at Hearst Ranch.

AUDI BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE : WASHINGTON, D.C.

OCTOBER 18, 2014
Washington, District of Columbia and Leesburg, Virginia

Best Buddies hosted a five-star, family-friendly event featuring 100K and 100-
mile bike rides from the Washington Monument to historic Morven Park in
Leesburg, Virginia. The event also featured a 20-mile bike ride, tandem bike
races, a 5K run/walk chaired by Olympian Carl Lewis, and a 5K Student Fun
Run which began and ended at the National Mall. It concluded with a barbecue
feast and private celebration.

18th ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES MIAMI GALA

NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Miami, Florida

The 18th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala was a spectacular event supporting
people with IDD around the world. Each year, more than 800 prominent
local and international guests attend this elegant event, including notable
celebrities, athletic superstars, and incredible performers. Guests gathered at
the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel to celebrate Best Buddies while enjoying
a gourmet dinner, a top-notch auction and dazzling entertainment. The day’s
festivities kicked off with the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami, a 62-mile ride,
limited to only 50 cyclists. This exclusive ride featured a Tour de France style
police escorted peloton with road and intersection closures, support vehicles,
and three fully-stocked rest stops.

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