Buddy Up for Life, Inc.

April is National Volunteer Month! 🌟 We’re incredibly grateful for our amazing Buddies, Coaches, Instructors, and Community Members who dedicate their time and energy to support Buddy Up for Life. Your commitment helps create meaningful connections and life-changing opportunities for our Students & Athletes. Thank you for being the heart of our mission! 💙 #NationalVolunteerMonth #BuddyUpForLife💛💙 #ExpectMore #Gratitude #Giving

We’re so grateful to the volunteers from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine who joined us on the pickleball courts this week! Your energy, kindness, and support brought so much joy—thank you for showing up and making a difference!💛💙 #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore

Yesterday, our Founder & Executive Director, Beth Gibson, had the privilege of visiting Bob Evans Headquarters for an inspiring Lunch & Learn all about Buddy Up for Life! 🌟 Thank you to Bob Evans Farms, Inc. for your continued partnership and for supporting our mission to empower individuals with Down syndrome. We can’t wait to see the impact we’ll make together💛💙 #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore 

Last weekend, Buddies from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus hosted a pickleball tournament in support of our Buddy Up Tennis 📍Sarasota Chapter! We’re so grateful for such an incredible group of volunteers and all that you do to help our community grow stronger💛💙 #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore

Our Athletes at Buddy Up Pickleball 📍Columbus Chapter were joined on the courts by Volunteers from Third Street Digital and Safe Electric Plumbing last week! Thank you to these amazing groups of volunteers and thank you to Besa for making it possible!💛💙 #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore

A huge thank you to the members of The Ohio State University Alumni Association who joined our Buddy Up Tennis Athletes last Saturday in Columbus!🎾✨ Our Athletes had the best time on the courts with you! Your energy and support make all the difference!  #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore

IT’S WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY! 💛💙 Today, and every day, we champion inclusivity, break down myths and stereotypes, and EXPECT MORE from individuals with Down syndrome. When we raise our expectations, we empower potential! ✨ Expect More, Be More. ✨ To our amazing Buddy Up for Life community - our Donors, Partners, Sponsors, and dedicated Buddies, thank you! Your generosity enables our Students and Athletes to grow and reach new heights. Click the link in our bio to support our Students and Athletes today! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #BuddyUpForLife 💛💙 #ExpectMore

This week, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with Leadership Columbus to share our Safety for Life curriculum in action! Participants got hands-on experience practicing basic first aid skills—just like we teach in our Life Skills classes.  The best part? One of our Students, Sarah, led the experience—demonstrating the Buddy Up for Life philosophy of “Expect More”. We believe that with the right opportunities and support, every individual can rise to new challenges and lead with confidence. A huge thank you to Leadership Columbus for engaging with us in such a meaningful way. Together, we’re building a safer, more inclusive community! #Leadership #LifeSkills #FirstAid #Inclusion #Empowerment #BuddyUpForLife💛💙 #ExpectMore

Shoutout to our Buddy Up Pickleball 📍Akron Chapter for a successful first Session!!🤩🏓✨ Special thank you to the Akron Community Foundation for your generous support — we truly appreciate you!💛💙 #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore

Our Athletes had a fun day on the courts last weekend with an amazing group of volunteers!💛💙 Our Athletes loved teaming up with Therapists from Nationwide Children's Hospital and players from The Ohio State University Tennis Club for rallies, smiles, and new friendships!🎾✨ #BuddyUpforLife💛💙 #ExpectMore