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Becoming a Best Buddies super hero

Friendship Walk to take place 5/5 at Look Park

Updated: Tuesday, 12 Mar 2013, 9:09 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 12 Mar 2013, 9:09 PM EDT

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) -  

Best Buddies will soon be hosting its first Friendship Walk.  The non-profit organization helps create friendships among middle school, high school and college-aged students with and without disabilities. 

Best Buddies currently serves over 1,000 students in 20 different schools across central and western Massachusetts.  

Ani Petithory has been a best buddy since the 5th grade. She shared her story with 22News during their kick-off party Tuesday night. 

 

The Friendship Walk will take place May 5th, 2013 at Northampton's Look Park. For information on how you can become a super hero, click here

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