MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Kiantis Gallion, a 24-year-old motivational speaker and autism advocate, joined us on Friday, Dec. 27 to chat about his journey as a Best Buddies ambassador for Wisconsin and the organization’s ongoing programs.
He was joined by Justin Stipan, Vice President of the Wisconsin Best Buddies advisory board.
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Best Buddies is expanding. The nonprofit that supports people with disabilities now offers a new program. It provides support to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - 7NEWS chief meteorologist Jeremy Reiner and anchors Juliana Mazza and Amaka Ubaka joined thousands of other cyclists in completing the Best Buddies Challenge.