You already know how much we love Best Buddies. We’re honored that the feeling is mutual.

Best Buddies presented XANGO (via Dave Webb) with the distinction “Corporate Partner of the Year” during a fundraising dinner last night at This is the Place Heritage Park. This phenomenal program creates one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and XANGO has been proud to support them for seven years.

“XANGO has been a key partner for Best Buddies and the many young adults and families it serves,” said Best Buddies State Director Kristine Pepin. “Without this company’s generous volunteers and financial contributions over several years, more than 850 Utah-area high school and college-aged youths would not have received the peer mentoring and friendship that has helped them to lead more fulfilling and productive lives.”

XANGO employees and Founders have at least as much fun as our Best Buddies at the yearly fundraising 5k runs, and we love putting on other events with them at our Headquarters in Lehi.

“Our friends at Best Buddies make a lasting impact on all of us at XANGO and teach us the value of sharing our talents and resources to help lift others,” said Founder, Chairman & CEO Aaron Garrity in a message of thanks. “We are better People because of our association with Best Buddies, and we’re humbled and honored to receive this award.”