Anthony Shriver shares inspirations for starting Best Buddies

Shriver, 53, who founded the nonprofit program Best Buddies, which advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, shared fond memories of his cousin, Christopher Lawford, who died from a heart attack at age 63 on Tuesday, as well as his aunt, Rosemary Kennedy, whose disability spurred the foundation of Best Buddies.

HYANNIS, MASS. (WHDH) - Thousands of area residents took part in the Best Buddies Challenge bike ride Saturday, an annual charity event that wraps up in Hyannis Port.

Savannah Guthrie, who’s an ambassador for the amazing Best Buddies nonprofit, spoke Thursday at the organization’s Party for a Purpose event and caught up with her buddy, Tara.