Best Buddies Event Raises Millions
An assistant manager of the building materials department at Menards in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Dylan Nathaniel Quint holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. While completing his degree, Dylan N. Quint worked as a tutor and volunteered for nonprofit groups such as Best Buddies International. Founded in 1987 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies International stands as one of the oldest and most influential national nonprofit organizations devoted to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Since its founding, Best Buddies has been a driving force behind legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The organization also creates social, workforce development, and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. In September of 2018, Best Buddies International raised more than $5 million through a fundraising event held in San Simeon, California. The 15th annual Best Buddies Challenge, hosted by Hearst Castle, brought together more than 1,200 cyclists to participate in a cycling fundraiser on the coast of California. Co-chaired by Steve Hearst and California lieutenant governor Gavin Newsom, the multiday event also featured an awards ceremony, a private dinner, and a reception at the Hearst Ranch. In addition to the funds raised by cyclists, Steve and Barbara Hearst made a personal gift of $1 million to support Best Buddies.








