http://www.voice-tribune.com/news/your-voice-news/please-stop-saying-the-r-word-and-be-a-best-buddies-supporter/ The Voice Of Louisville Mon, 20 May 2013 04:29:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://www.voice-tribune.com/news/your-voice-news/please-stop-saying-the-r-word-and-be-a-best-buddies-supporter/#comment-21699 Valerie Dillard Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:51:14 +0000 http://www.voice-tribune.com/?p=50450#comment-21699 I am 40 years old and have an aunt with downs that is 50. We grew up friends, playing together and laughing but I was more than her friend. I was her defender. For as long as I can remember I defended her, sometimes quite literally and others in a round about way. I have and still today detest the use of the R word. I do not allow my kids to use it and often will speak up on facebook when I see their friends using it. Thank you for speaking out and for standing up for youself and for my aunt! Know you do not stand alone. We can change people's hearts. I am 40 years old and have an aunt with downs that is 50. We grew up friends, playing together and laughing but I was more than her friend. I was her defender. For as long as I can remember I defended her, sometimes quite literally and others in a round about way. I have and still today detest the use of the R word. I do not allow my kids to use it and often will speak up on facebook when I see their friends using it. Thank you for speaking out and for standing up for youself and for my aunt! Know you do not stand alone. We can change people’s hearts.

]]> http://www.voice-tribune.com/news/your-voice-news/please-stop-saying-the-r-word-and-be-a-best-buddies-supporter/#comment-20058 Chris Corbin Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:59:04 +0000 http://www.voice-tribune.com/?p=50450#comment-20058 Daniel is an outstanding spokesperson for this wonderful organization! Can't wait to see him next week on the runway!!! Daniel is an outstanding spokesperson for this wonderful organization! Can’t wait to see him next week on the runway!!!

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