{"id":23227,"date":"2022-06-14T02:24:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T09:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=23227"},"modified":"2022-06-14T02:24:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T09:24:20","slug":"best-buddies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/best-buddies\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST BUDDIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<a id=\"best-buddies\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BEST-BUDDIES-logo-300x298.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BEST-BUDDIES-logo-150x150@2x.png 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BEST-BUDDIES-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BEST-BUDDIES-logo-97x96.png 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BEST-BUDDIES-logo-277x275.png 277w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BEST-BUDDIES-logo.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size\"><strong>Helping with people with disabilities \u2013 the ride and the challenge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-10-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-10-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-10-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-10-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong>2022 Miami Challenge <\/strong>is scheduled for Friday, November 8th. Join <em>Tour de France <\/em>champion Chris Froome and other cycling legends George Hincapie, and Christian Vande Velde for the 75-mile ride. Starting and finishing at the Ritz-Carlton on Miami Beach and with two full serviced rest stops. riders will be escorted and followed in a closed peloton in presidential-style police rolling enclosure by 23 MPD motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"23234\" data-link=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?attachment_id=23234\" class=\"wp-image-23234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-3-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"23235\" data-link=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?attachment_id=23235\" class=\"wp-image-23235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-6-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"23236\" data-link=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?attachment_id=23236\" class=\"wp-image-23236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-7-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"23237\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?attachment_id=23237\" class=\"wp-image-23237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-12-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In anticipation of the November event, training rides are held throughout the year with two major full route rides held. Photos here are from the April 23, 2022 training ride. Mack Cycle &amp; Fitness, an event sponsor, serves as a rest stop for the Challenge and the training rides throughout the year. Seen here is Santiago who is part of the Best Buddies program talking to the riders; he\u2019s employed part-time at Mack Cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-8-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-8-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-8-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-8-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em>Mack Cycle\u2019s Mary Jane Mark making it official with signing a $30,000 sponsor check.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Featuring two fully stocked rest stops, waterfront views, and a ride through some of the most historic and scenic locations in Miami, South Beach and Key Biscayne, The Challenge is open to all ages and abilities and includes professional athletes, high-profile personalities as well as the active participation of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-9-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-9-97x64.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-9-415x275.jpg 415w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-9-300x199@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em>Mary Jane with daughters Sandy and Rachel Losada presenting the check to Anthony Shriver.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies International is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (IDD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-2-97x73.jpg 97w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-2-367x275.jpg 367w, https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Best-Buddies-2-300x225@2x.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em>Best Buddy Santiago speaks to the riders<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For 2022 Miami Challenge details and registration go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuddieschallenge.org\/miami\/event-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.bestbuddieschallenge.org\/miami\/event-overview\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping with people with disabilities \u2013 the ride and the challenge. The 2022 Miami Challenge is scheduled for Friday, November 8th. Join Tour de France champion Chris Froome and other cycling legends George Hincapie, and Christian Vande Velde for the 75-mile ride. Starting and finishing at the Ritz-Carlton on Miami Beach and with two full<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/somimag.com\/best-buddies\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":23251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[198,336,1,319],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23227"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23227"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23250,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23227\/revisions\/23250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}