Jack Mayor found attending Neuqua Valley High School almost impossible because he was bullied by other students who didn’t understand his autism. That changed when he found his Best Buddy, Josie Rund.
He became a global ambassador and public speaker for Best Buddies, a global nonprofit creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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There are simple things we need to live full lives. One of them is friendship. Not just the friendships that last passing the halls at your company, but the kind of friendships where people show up for each other, regardless of what you are going through.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Riders got on their bicycles and hit the streets of Miami for a race meant to benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over 50 cyclists from across the world participated in Hublot’s Best Buddies Challenge: Miami. The race began at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Friday morning.
The film shows how Sam Piazza overcame bullying, won Homecoming King at Gaither High School, and is an advocate for people with disabilities.