Buddy Club

08/24/2026

❤️ Want to make a difference in someone’s life?

Buddy Club is looking for volunteers!

Once a month, we create a fun, safe, joy-filled evening for individuals with developmental disabilities while giving their caregivers a few hours of much-needed respite.

You don’t need special training or experience. You just need to show up ready to be a friend. We provide all the training you need!

Whether you’re helping with games, crafts, food, activities, or serving one-on-one as a Buddy, there’s a place for you.

Come spend an evening with us. You might discover that Buddy Club changes your life too. 💙

👉 Sign up to volunteer today!

Volunteering at Buddy Club is easy and fun.  We do not require any expertise or qualifications  (we have people like that too)

05/01/2026

04/25/2026

04/22/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight: Peachtree PT & Wellness ✨

We’re so excited to have Peachtree PT & Wellness as a sponsor of the Buddy Club 5K! 👏

Peach tree PT & Wellness is dedicated to helping individuals move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives through personalized, high-quality physical therapy and wellness services. Their team is passionate about caring for the whole person—making them an incredible fit for the heart of the Buddy Club community. 💙

Be sure to stop by their booth on race day to meet their team, learn more about what they do, and cheer them on as they run alongside us!

Thank you, Peach Tree PT & Wellness, for supporting Buddy Club and helping us build a stronger, more connected community! 🫶

04/21/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨
We’re so grateful to Emily R. Taylor, Attorney PLLC for supporting the Buddy Club 5K! 💙
Emily R. Taylor focuses on estate planning with a special heart for families and individuals with special needs. From special needs trusts and guardianship planning to wills and powers of attorney, her work helps families feel confident, protected, and prepared for the future.
With a compassionate and personal approach, she takes the time to truly understand each family’s needs—creating plans that bring peace of mind and lasting security.
Thank you, Emily R. Taylor, Attorney, PLLC, for investing in our community and helping us make a difference for Buddy Club families! 🫶

04/20/2026

🚨 FINAL WEEK FUNDRAISING PUSH 🚨

The race for 🏆 Top Fundraiser and 👥 Top Fundraising Team is ON—and it all ends Friday at NOON ⏰

💥 Top Individual Fundraiser wins:
✨ VIP Tent access on race day
💵 $250 in gift cards (Ghost Ranch, Scheels, Downtown Chandler Cafe & Bakery, Christian Brothers & more!)
🎟️ 25 entries into our Grand Prize drawing

🔥 Top Fundraising TEAM wins:
🎉 VIP Tent access for your team
🍧 Free Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
🏁 The honor of leading the race
🎽 Custom team banner
📸 A framed team photo to remember the day

This is your moment—share your page, text your friends, post your link, and make an impact 💙

Every dollar raised supports individuals with special needs through Buddy Club—and it truly matters.

⏳ Let’s see who takes the top spot. You’ve got until Friday at NOON… GO!!

04/16/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

A big thank you to Lauren’s Institute for Education for supporting the Buddy Club 5K!

Lauren’s Institute for Education is committed to helping students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential through individualized education, therapy, and a supportive, student-centered approach. They focus on building confidence, independence, and meaningful skills that carry far beyond the classroom.

We’re so grateful to have them as part of this event. Their dedication to inclusion and empowering every child to succeed reflects exactly what the Buddy Club is all about—creating a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and celebrated.

Thank you, Lauren’s Institute for Education, for being part of this special day and making a difference in our community! 💙🏃‍♀️

04/15/2026

✨ Sponsor Highlight ✨

We are proud to recognize Absolute HCBS as a sponsor of the Buddy Club 5K!

Absolute HCBS is a statewide Arizona provider of home and community-based services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through services like habilitation, respite care, and attendant care, they help individuals build independence, develop daily living skills, and stay actively connected to their communities.

We’re especially grateful for their support because their mission aligns so closely with ours—promoting inclusion, empowerment, and meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities to thrive. Their partnership helps make events like the Buddy Club 5K more accessible, more welcoming, and more impactful for everyone involved.

Thank you, Absolute HCBS, for supporting our mission and helping us build a stronger, more connected community! 💙🏃‍♀️

Register Here: www.buddyclub5k.com and stop by the Absolute HCBS table to say hi!

04/13/2026

Sponsor Highlight: Phoenix Children's Foundation -

We’re honored to highlight Phoenix Children’s Foundation and Barrow Neurological Institute for their incredible impact in advancing pediatric care and neurological research. Their dedication to improving lives through compassionate care, innovation, and community support makes a lasting difference for families across Arizona.

Phoenix Children's will have a booth at the 5k- come and visit Dr. Raz and her team in just 12 days!

www.buddyclub5k.com

Phoenix Children's

04/08/2026

The Buddy Club 5K is fast approaching!
We would love your support.

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