Actress Kennedy Garcia made history as the first person with down syndrome to land a recurring role on daytime TV. Now she’s using her platform to help others through the organization “Best Buddies” which empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People walked for a good cause on Saturday during the Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
Jack Mayor found attending High School almost impossible because he was bullied by other students who didn’t understand his autism until he found 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.
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Nearly 1,000 participants helped raise over $4 million for inclusion.
Cyclists, celebrities, and supporters united to celebrate inclusion despite challenging weather.