Tag Archives: Best Buddies

Special Olympics and Best Buddies “Storm” Capitol Hill

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Even a much-hyped winter storm in Washington, DC, that shut down much of the nation’s Capital couldn’t deter U.S. Special Olympics and Best Buddies participants and supporters who converged on Capitol Hill yesterday to meet with elected officials, urging continued … Continue reading →

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Today is the Big Day!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

       Today is the day to Spread the Word to End the R-word! TAKE THE PLEDGE NOW   What Can You Do Today? Take the Pledge Forward this email to all your friends inviting them to Take the Pledge. … Continue reading →

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The Big Day is Almost Here!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

This year’s annual day of awareness, 03.06.13, is just a few short days away! We’ve got some cool new things to prepare you to help to Spread the Word to End the Word.What’s New in 2013? Our website refresh launched this … Continue reading →

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A Person Who Changed the World…Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

On Saturday, September 24, people around the world held events  celebrating the spirit and legacy of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) as part of EKS Day.  Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to empowering people with intellectual disabilities and … Continue reading →

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Hoyer, King Introduce Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

BREAKING NEWS direct from Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer’s website: WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) introduced H.R. 2152, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act, with 30 original cosponsors. It passed the House … Continue reading →

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A.J. Burnett and the R-word

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Last week, New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett used the R-word in reference to a question about his effectiveness against the Boston Red Sox.  We activated our “Spread the Word to End the Word” social media channels in an effort … Continue reading →

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Drum roll please: Lady Gaga Changed!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Rarely does a day go by when each of us doesn’t think of something in the world we’d like to change.  Sometimes, we’d like to change someone we know and love.  Sometimes, we’d like to change our school or work … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Special Needs Bullying

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Today marks the official release of a groundbreaking report from AbilityPath.org about bullying among children with special needs called “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.” This important report demonstrates how bullying is a silent epidemic in schools across the country.  … Continue reading →

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