You know I love sharing stories about people doing good things in our community, and I especially love when it’s the younger generation leading the way!

Meet Catalina Bunch, a local high school senior who is making a difference through Best Buddies!

And there is so much more!

Catalina’s story started with cheerleading. While coaching a team of individuals with special needs, she discovered a community that would become an important part of her life. Her involvement continued through her high school’s Best Buddies chapter, and now she’s taking it one step further as a Best Buddies Champion of the Year candidate!

I had the chance to sit down with Catalina and hear more about her experience, what she’s learned, and why inclusion matters to her.

And let me tell you, our future is in good hands!

Best Buddies creates opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership, and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s a mission worth supporting, and Catalina is doing her part!

WATCH: My Conversation with Catalina Bunch

Now it’s our turn to cheer HER on!

Catalina is raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies, and I’d love to see our beeMAIL community get behind her.

Click here to support Catalina’s Best Buddies campaign!

Because everyone deserves a friend, a place to belong, and someone cheering them on!

Bee kind. Bee a buddy!

XO, Molly

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