We’re excited to welcome Morgan Ilika, Area Director of Best Buddies Central Texas, and Tasha Johnson, Best Buddies Ambassador, to the conversation! 🎙️
Tasha is amazing—not only is she a Best Buddies Ambassador, but she’s an advocate, a leader. Morgan is just as incredible, working tirelessly to expand Best Buddies’ impact in Central Texas.
The loneliness epidemic affects everyone, but for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), it can be even more isolating. Best Buddies is changing that—creating life-changing friendships, leadership opportunities, and employment pathways for people with IDD.
👫 One-to-One Friendships – Helping individuals with IDD form meaningful, lasting friendships.
💼 Integrated Employment – Connecting participants with career training and job opportunities.
🎤 Leadership Development – Empowering individuals with IDD to become self-advocates and community leaders.
🏃 Join the Friendship Walk – April 26, 2025 at WHS! A fun, family-friendly event that raises funds for Best Buddies programs.
🏫 Encourage your local schools to start a Best Buddies chapter – It’s a game-changer for students of all abilities!
🤝 Become a Buddy! Get matched and form a friendship that makes a difference.
❤️ Donate to Best Buddies Central Texas – Every dollar helps expand their reach and impact more lives. Donate here - Donate on March 5-6th via Amplify Austin here or directly here!
Do some good in Austin and get rewarded 🏒 + 🎟️ = 💚
👉 Join the conversation or share your #goodbrag to inspire others in the Community Facebook Group
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Special thanks ❤️
Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast happen and donating to Best Buddies Central Texas, Texas Stars Foundation for generously donating hockey tickets to those that give back, Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Graham Thompson and Jaden Dyer for the music, Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios, Michele Anderson at Pinkletoes Photography, and Tim Nicholson for branding.
