Fundraising Levels

Best Buddies Challenge participants change the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fundraising for Best Buddies International. We encourage all participants to set their fundraising goals high and raise what they can for Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion. It’s a challenge, but personalized fundraising webpages, resources, and our Best Buddies Challenge team provide the support participants need to not only meet but exceed their fundraising goals.

Standard Rates

Standard event benefits Including your choice of starting distance, limited edition cycling jersey, premium gift bag, professional message, access to the post-ride party and more.

$50 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $1,800.

$100 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $2,800.

$100 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $3,200.

One (1) event entry to the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
One (1) event entry to the Best Buddies Challenge: New York
Limited-edition cycling or running jersey for each event
Finish line amenities: premium gift bag, showers, and professional massage
Two (2) admissions to the Craigville Beach after-party featuring a lobster clambake, open bar, and private concert
Two (2) admissions to the Glenmere Mansion after-party featuring a lobster clambake, open bar, and private concert

$100 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $5,000.

$200 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $10,000.

Team Mark Cavendish Rates

We are thrilled to announce Mark Cavendish, the winner of the most Tour de France stages in history, as our Honorary Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: New York! Register today and join Team Mark Cavendish and receive exclusive benefits!

$50 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $2,000.

$50 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $4,000.

Why we require a fundraising commitment

The primary goal of Best Buddies Challenge events is to raise operating and expansion funds for Best Buddies International. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). For more information on Best Buddies International, visit bestbuddies.org.

In order to raise these funds, and because we have a permit limit on the amount of riders/walkers/runners allowed on course, it is imperative that Best Buddies sets a reasonably high fundraising minimum for each event participant. Best Buddies does our best to aid participants in their fundraising efforts. We provide each participant with their very own coach and fundraising page, along with a variety of fundraising ideas and documents. Please feel free to call 786-960-0639 and speak to a Coach about registration options.

Your Fundraising Commitment

When you register as a participant in the Best Buddies Challenge, you are committing to raise the fundraising amount you selected. This is a commitment we are very grateful for, but also one we take very seriously. That being said, here is some important information about your financial obligation and important deadlines to adhere to.

After registration, you have a 7-day period from the day you registered to withdraw from the event and you will not be held responsible for your fundraising commitment. If, within those 7 days you decide that you cannot make this commitment for any reason, just alert a Challenge Coach, and you will be released from the event. If we do not hear from you within that week, you will be responsible for your fundraising commitment made at the time of registration. Please note: Registration fees are non-refundable.

Fundraising Commitment Deadline (FCD)

If you have not met your fundraising commitment two weeks before the event, Best Buddies International will charge your credit card (required upon registration) the difference of monies raised from your fundraising commitment. If you reach and submit your fundraising commitment level before the fundraising deadline (FCD), your card will not be charged.

Participants are given one full month after the event date to submit to Best Buddies any additional monies they may have raised post event to reach the original fundraising commitment. After this month, participants will be credited back up to the amount you were charged on the Fundraising Deadline.