This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Recently, Jasilyn has decided her calling in life is Best Buddies and she is dedicating the next few years towards becoming an ESE teacher to hopefully inspire others to make the life changing decision to step out of their comfort zone and become a part of something far bigger than themselves. Jacob showed Jasilyn that true happiness consists of just being yourself, and that is ultimately is the mission of the Best Buddies program. They began going to movies like Frozen 2 and having dance parties just because they felt like it. Jasilyn was paired in a one-to-one friendship with Jacob Swann and he opened her eyes to the love and inclusion that was missing from her life. She didn’t judge Jasilyn for her imperfections and neither did anyone else. Once Jasilyn started high school she met Lily Bonbrest the president at Plant High School’s Best Buddies chapter. Jasilyn suffered years of bullying due to the scars she was told she was incomplete and made to feel invaluable. She was born with a severe bilateral cleft lip and palate and had to have 22 surgeries to correct her deformity.
Jasilyn never imagined she would fall hopelessly in love with everyone in the program, and later realize her calling in life was Special Education.
She decided to join Best Buddies because of the message of inclusion and friendship portrayed by everyone involved. Jasilyn Sitzmann is the secretary of Plant High School’s Best Buddies chapter. I hope one day I can help save someone’s life with Best Buddies the same way it saved me.” – Jasilyn Sitzmann “Best Buddies has changed me for the better and I can’t imagine my life without it. Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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