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While the world changes around him, Brady remains a constant
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Brady called the other day to discuss one of the things he's felt strongly about for years -- an organization called Best Buddies, a volunteer movement that promotes personal and professional relationships and work opportunities for intellectually and developmentally disabled people. Brady's been attending the major Boston fundraiser since 2002, and his support has helped the cause raise millions.

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Best Buddies Friendship Walk
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The Best Buddies Friendship walk at the Crossgates Mall kicked off Sunday and YNN's own Ryan Peterson was there to MC the event.

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'R-Word' PSA Receives YouTube Award
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A public service announcement featuring “Glee” star Jane Lynch decrying use of the word “retard” is being honored for its fearless take on the issue.

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Stop Saying the "R-Word" and be a Best Buddies Supporter
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I heard the “R-word” ten years ago when I was in the hallways of my high school.

 

I still hear it on the bus, at sports events, at the store and when I go to the movies.



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Special Olympics, Best Buddies Join Forces To Ban The 'R-Word'
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Nine-year-old Max is bright, funny and motivated. He also has cerebral palsy, a condition his mom fears will lead people to insult him with insensitive slurs. Max's mom, Ellen Seidman, is one of more than 260,000 people who have pledged to put an end to the use of the demeaning word, "retarded." Now in its third year, the "Spread the Word to End the Word," campaign urges people to consider the term's connotation and advocate to ban it.

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