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 event distance, limited edition cycling jersey, premium gift bag, professional message, access to the Miami Gala and more.

$250 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $10,000.

One (1) event entry to the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami
Two (2) presidential-style rolling enclosure training rides
Full custom cycling kit including jersey, bib, vest, and t-shirt
Finish line amenities: premium gift bag, showers, professional massage, and luncheon
One (1) admission to the Best Buddies Miami Gala

$250 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $15,000.

Standard Best Buddies Challenge: Miami entry plus the following concierge benefits :

At-home bicycle servicing for minor repairs including flat tires, gear adjustments, or brake adjustments by Mack Cycle
At-home pick-up and drop-off of your bicycle to Mack Cycle & Fitness for advanced service, tune-ups, and cleanings
First three (3) tune-ups with washes are included
One (1) chain and cassette replacement with same or similar brands
One (1) electronic shifting upgrade to Shimano Di2 software
Two (2) handlebar tape replacements with same or similar brands
Priority placement at Mack Cycle & Fitness service department for expedited repairs
One (1) professional bicycle fitting with complete assessment by certified Guru Fit specialists at Mack Cycle & Fitness
Pre-event tune-up and bike delivery by Mack Cycle to the start line of the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami (please allow a minimum of 3 days for servicing) *Note: All benefits based on availability and date of commitment. Excluding Saturday and Sunday.

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.