Best Buddies Challenge raises over $4 million for intellectual and developmental disabilities

Key facts

• The 27th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port raised over $4 million.
• The funds will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Nearly 1,000 people participated in the event.
• The event included cycling, running, and walking activities.
• Key sponsors included Jersey Mike's Subs, Shaw's and Star Market Foundation, and The TJX Companies, Inc.

The 27th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, Shaw's and Star Market Foundation, and The TJX Companies, Inc., successfully raised more than $4 million to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event, which took place on June 3, 2026, saw nearly 1,000 participants engage in a cycling, run, and walk fundraiser that spanned from Boston to Hyannis Port. This annual event highlights corporate support for charitable causes and community engagement.