💛 Best Buddies Gala | 2 Parties, 1 Purpose

Homecoming 2025 | 2 Parties, 1 Purpose

Some connections just come full circle.

Golden Bond Jewelry is proud to sponsor this year’s Best Buddies Virginia & D.C. Homecoming - 2 Parties, 1 Purpose - event. Join us for a celebration of inclusion, friendship, and belonging. The Best Buddies mission has always been about connection, and that’s exactly what our brand is built on too.

This year, you’ll find us welding in the VIP area for the Best Buddies Gala — bringing our Permanent Jewelry Bracelet Bar experience to life. Each bracelet represents connection — welded seamlessly, symbolizing bonds that are meant to last.

And because every spark should give back, 10% of all sales from the evening will be donated to Best Buddies VA & DC, alongside special items and experiences we’ve contributed to the silent auction, now live.

A Connection That Goes Back to 2016

Our story with Best Buddies began long before the sparkle.

In 2016, before Golden Bond even existed, Lexie volunteered to style hair for the Best Buddies Prom at Oakton High School in Virginia.  It was day filled with confidence, laughter, and joy.  That experience left a mark: proof that small acts of care can spark joy not just in the moment, and build paths to lasting impact.

Nearly a decade later, the purpose is the same — only now, instead of brushes and curling irons, we’re using welders and Golden Vibes. Different tools, same mission: helping people feel seen, celebrated, and connected.

Two Parties. One Purpose. Infinite Impact.

The Promo 2 Parties, 1 Purpose concept is simple: two unforgettable events, one shared mission — inclusion. Funds raised support Best Buddies programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated employment opportunities.

For us, this partnership is truly personal. Connection is what we do — through jewelry, through conversation, through community. Every bracelet welded that night represents more than gold; it’s a commitment to the beauty of belonging.

Spark with Us

If you’re attending the Gala, stop by the VIP Bracelet Bar and create a piece with meaning. Choose your chain, add your charm, and experience the moment where energy turns tangible.

✨ 10% of all sales go back to Best Buddies VA & DC
✨ Bid on Golden Bond experiences in the silent auction
✨ Celebrate connection and community with us

Why It Matters

At Golden Bond, our core belief is that jewelry is just the medium — the real art is in the moment. From private events to corporate activations, our mission is to make every experience meaningful.

Partnering with Best Buddies reminds us that connection isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. It’s the common thread that ties every person together, no matter their background or story.

We’re honored to bring sparkle to this year’s celebration — and to continue giving back to an organization that embodies everything we value most.

Learn More & Get Involved:
🔗 Best Buddies VA & DC
🔗 Best Buddies International

Join Us:
💛 Attend the Gala - Visit Best Buddies Website for Tickets
💛 Bid in the Silent Auction - Visit Best Buddies Website for Auction
💛 Host a Bracelet Bar Fundraiser of Your Own - Contact Golden Bond

Because when we link arms — or bracelets — with purpose, everyone shines a little brighter. ✨