Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is following in the footsteps of Tom Brady, far beyond just the football field.
Maye has taken over the reins from Brady as an ambassador for Best Buddies, an international organization that supports countless individuals with intellectual disabilities across New England.
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HYANNIS, MASS. (WHDH) - Members of the 7NEWS team and hundreds of other riders hit the road Saturday for the Best Buddies Challenge, a bike ride to raise money for the organization.
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.
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.
A Best Buddies Jobs participant is building new skills and growing in his role at Rosetta Bakery in Bethesda, Maryland.
7NEWS spoke with local family about why the Siblings Program is so important.
Anthony Kennedy Shriver discusses inclusion, family support, and meaningful connections.