Katie Tonn, a senior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, is one of five finalists for the title of Best Buddies Champion of the Year in Missouri.
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Katie is the president of the Best Buddies chapter in Ladue.
The Champion of the Year program is a fundraising campaign that helps spread awareness of Best Buddies’ mission.
Katie was chosen as a finalist based on her community and philanthropic leadership along with her passion for creating a more inclusive society.
Five finalists are chosen for the honor, and one will be crowned Grand Champion at the organization’s Virtual Champion of the Year Gala on Oct. 29.
Click here to contribute to Katie’s campaign.
You can also purchase tickets to the Oct. 29 gala in support of Katie here.