A Worthwhile Cause

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CLICK HERE to read up on and donate to a very worthwhile cause.

Let's help our friends with special needs.

It's NOT just about giving your money, though.

Volunteering makes a big difference too!

Posted: Apr 23, 2008 at 12:55 pm / Email this »

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trinag says – reply to this

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Thanks for posting this, Perez. But, maybe it will cause you to think twice about the term you use, "Celebutard." It's better than the old "Celebretard," but not much better. It's hurtful to people with mental disabilities–and yes, people with mental disabilities DO read your site. You are a champion of minority causes, so please become a champion of the cause of this particular minority group by changing that word "celebutard." It's insulting to people with disabilities. Call them "celebujerks" or whatever you want, but please stop with the "tard" part.
Molly says – reply to this

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Thanks, Perez! You made my day. This is such a great cause!
allison says – reply to this

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Perez, I want to thank you for posting this and supporting this. I am majoring in Special Education so it's something I am very passionate about.
I'm just happy to see that you care and are using your fame and popularity for great things. A lot of people read this site, so thank you very much.
JB says – reply to this

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For once you have done something right!! Having a special needs son who is almost 23 yrs old you have NO clue what we go through raising him!! People need to donate TIME and just not money to make these "people" feel special all the time!! Its NOT about their "disABILITY" but about their ABILITIES!! That infectious smile they have, they was they always greet everyone with that smile and say HI ……. not matter how rude that person is to them. Volunteer your time to work with these great human beings ……. because they are just as special as anyone else!!
DLR says – reply to this

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Geez, looks like there's still people out there posting to this web-site that think nothing of making fun of people with disabilities, especially those that "look funny." Not nice. So not nice. A pox on you all that made fun of Corky and said that was a nice picture of Perez.

I agree with what #16 - jane said about la Perez using words like "celebretard." Just stop using the word retard. Perez, you're a hypocrite for using such words and then espousing wonderful service organizations like BestBuddies. Think before you write, eh, Perez?
Jai says – reply to this

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You encourage us all to donate to this cause and yet you ridicule Tina a girl who is obviously mentally challenged. Oh the irony.
duh! says – reply to this

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Re: Ilena –
++++++++++++++++++++++++
#102….Ilena. If you look a little closer she(Carla) addressed "lena" (not Ilena) who wrote something hateful…above your original post. T'was NOT directed at you.
Good Lord! Have a dog biscuit & calm the fuck down!
Lauren says – reply to this

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Unless you are willing to give a Mongoloid Idiot a blow job or let him hump you bare prick, you don't see him as an equal. You are all a bunch of hipocrites.
Beth says – reply to this

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I am the proud mother of a 4-year-old with Down Syndrome, and I am thrilled to see you bringing attention to Best Buddies. Now, if you could stop using the word retard - in whatever form - I would actually *believe* that you care about the cause. Thanks for giving that some thought.
BestBuddiesLover says – reply to this

110

Best Buddies is in middle schools, high schools, colleges and for adults! Anybody can get involved to help people with intellectual disabilities.
Big Sister says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez. My sister has down's syndrome and is such a sunny, happy generous, kind soul…people have picked on her most of her life. It means alot to us that you are bringing awareness!
We love you here in Canada!
Vinicius says – reply to this

112

No! You fucking retarded, you're all really ugly and real freaks .
Coconut says – reply to this

113

Perez, that is great that you put Best Buddies on your website, THANK YOU! I have been involved in this organization for 7 years and I plan on 7 more!
Jessica says – reply to this

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Thank you for showing support for people with Down Syndrome, and others with special needs. Good job, Perez!
Beaver says – reply to this

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I think the mentally handicapp should be instituionalized, and only brought out for the circus. So much money is wasted on research for them, and they are never gonna get better. Esp. the drowling ones.
Alyssa says – reply to this

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donating time and money to people with intellectual disabilities is one of the most worth while things you can ever do with your life, especially time. they have enough money, get out there and make a difference in someones life. thanks for this perez!!
kat says – reply to this

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THANK YOU PEREZ! kinda of puts things in perspective…
misha says – reply to this

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perez~
thank you so much for posting this! my brother has downs and this raises a lot of awareness!
thanks~
nik says – reply to this

119

this is so great.. i am the director of best buddies at my college and i'm so happy to see this on here! love ya perez!
ilena says – reply to this

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Re: duh! –
DUH, do you realize that she cannot spell? It was obviously meant for me. So DUH, go do what my 10 year old does and bang your head against a wall!
Robin says – reply to this

121

What a beautiful thing. Thank you Perez. Always knew you do have a heart after all.
Leni says – reply to this

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Re: Autumn –

Why are you looking on Perez Hilton for rational commenters? Are you honestly surprised that some of the people on here are being dicks?

Perez, you 'support' this, yet you mock that Tina person? Hmm.
Violetsky says – reply to this

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It breaks my heart every time a child ignores my son because he is different.
It breaks my heart every time my child cries because he is lonely.
It breaks my heart every time I hear people calling him a 'tard or retard.
He is different to you, but he is loved, wanted, needed to make our family whole.
He is different to you, but still needs to be treated as an equal.
He is different to you, but has a name it's not retard, mong, or spastic … it's JOE.
He loves like you.
He wants friends like you.
He laughs like you.
He has a future like you.
Because Joe is just like you.
Oh lord... says – reply to this

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Look. People with mental disabilities aren't "angels". They aren't all kind, loving, generous, sweet-natured souls looking for a hug. The mentally disabled are PEOPLE just like everyone else - all different, with different temperaments and pet peeves and likes and dislikes. Quit lumping them into one big category of "special little angels".

A tard hugs me without warning, a tard's getting a face full of my handbag. I'm just sayin'.
maggie says – reply to this

125

aww thanks or putting this up prez!! i hate a brother with special needs!
BATHOG says – reply to this

126

whats this picture of john mkane doing here?
maggie says – reply to this

127

sry i meant have!
sc says – reply to this

128

Pot, meet kettle.

1) Celebutard
2) Kristina Chen
Red Neck Okie says – reply to this

129

Lauren - I see them as friends. I let the Mongo girl next door almost every day and I never complain if she drools a little bit.
Red Neck Okie says – reply to this

130

Lauren - I see them as friends. I let the Mongo girl next door blow me almost every day and I never complain if she drools a little bit.
Dawn says – reply to this

131

Perez, you ROCK! Thanks for posting this.
Melissa says – reply to this

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Perez, I have been involved with Best Buddies for 4 1/2 years now, and it is amazing. I was reeeeally excited to see that you put this on your site. Thanks for your support!!!
Olivia says – reply to this

133

Perez, you rock, this is such a worthwhile cause and amazing oganization!!! Thanks so much for bringing attention to this group that I am a member of and absolutely love.
Emily says – reply to this

134

thanks for this perez!
i have a sister with down syndrome, and this was a nice post to see =]
Kristin says – reply to this

135

Thats awesome you put this on here. Im in the best buddies program at CMU in Michigan, its amazing what a different you can make in someones life so if you ever have the chance, volunteer! Love you perez!xoxo
Fanie says – reply to this

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Best Buddies is an awesome organization!, I volunteer with them in California! And yes, each and every person is an individual not necessarily an "angel"
Ignorant comments aren't necessary - people are writing them to get attention…arguing back doesn't help, you are just giving them what they want.
Ashley says – reply to this

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GIBBYWIBBY……Fuck you. Those kids have more class and intelligence than you will ever have.
ILENA is an intellectually impaired cunt! says – reply to this

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Re: ilena –
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#130. Ilena…the magnitude of your douchey-ness is beyond words. You obviously cannot read. Are you sure it's your children who are impaired and not YOU?
And CARLA can't spell? Go read a book moron. Look at comment #9. It's addressed to LENA, fucktard! That's who Carla was speaking to. Trust me….because I am HER!
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enlightening you says – reply to this

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It's nice that you'd post about an organization that pairs people who are typically developed with people who have intellictual disabilities. Maybe next you can post about an orginization that pairs straights and gays, or blacks and hispanics, whites and asians.
DOESN'T ANYONE ELSE THINK IT'S STRANGE THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A ORGINIZATION FOR THIS?????? Why aren't people just kind and accepting to others. THis is as silly as the segregated oops I mean special olympics. How about we teach our children about differences and make an effort to include all people in activities such as sports, school, play, church etc. Why do we need to get a t-shirt for being nice to another human being?
Oh and
Nicoleee says – reply to this

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Re: GIBBYWIBBY – wtf? your a bitch dont make fun of people with special needs because it makes you look like a rude bitch. you fucktard.
Nicoleeee says – reply to this

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Re: GIBBYWIBBY – you dont fucking make fun of people with special needs. my sister has special needs and shes just like everyone else she just has more trouble doing things so why dont u get off your fat ass and try and help this cause? or are you going to be a fag who lives in their moms basement?
Charla says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez, my son has down syndrome and my daughter is autistic…this is appreciated!
Catherine says – reply to this

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Re: GIBBYWIBBY – Goodness you are so ignorant! I can't believe there are people who still think people with disabilities can't do anything right. The people who are getting your order wrong are the people who are typically developed. No people with special needs work behind the counter and if they did they probably would do a better job than any typically develped person would. Instead of making assumptions about other peoples disabilities you should be celebrating everyones abilities.
The Janitor says – reply to this

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I work at "Best Buddies"in florida as a janitor,,and let me tell you my job is HELL,from cleaning feces off the wall{they're like those poo flinging monkey's},too passing out bibs and helmets..we had to switch to plastic forks after a couple of light socket incidents..
Amy says – reply to this

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I am so glad you put this up! I'm apart of Best Buddies In Illinois and it is an amazing organization. Even if you can not donate money try to vounteer.
Chelsea says – reply to this

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Perez! Thank you so much for this post! I have been looking to work with kids and adults with special needs for a while. I looked into Special Olympics, which is an amazing cause as well, but I wanted to work one-on-one and this is PERFECT!!!
Paola says – reply to this

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OMG its best buddies!
i love this program so much!
im chapter president at my school
PEREZ! thanks for putting this up.
Tammy C. says – reply to this

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Best buddies also has something called e-Buddies where you have a penpal type relationship, but through e-mail. I've had an e-Buddy for 1 1/2 years and it's been great. All email communication is routed through e-Buddies first, so neither of you know the other person's actual email address. It's for the safety of all involved.
Mary-Claire says – reply to this

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This is a most worthwhile cause and everyone should participate.. WHAT WOULD BE EVEN MORE WORTHWHILE, WOULD BE IF YOU ISSUED A PUBLIC APOLOGY FOR REFERRING TO SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE AS "RETARDS". Don't cha think,HMMMMMM?
Cyndi says – reply to this

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Perez, you are awesome! You have the ability to change so many lives for the better…creating awareness…
I'm old enough to be your mother. Without a doubt, your mom and family is over the moon proud of you! What a feeling!
Love you!!!
Cyndi
CML says – reply to this

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Proud of you Perez……………..Knew there was a sensitive side to you.
Luv Ya.
Tracy says – reply to this

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www.dandrinker.com - AMAZING!! Tell him Tracy sent you…
Val says – reply to this

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what would be more "awesome" of Perez, is if he stopped using the term "celebutard" He wouldn't hesitate to bash anyone who made racist or homophobic comments, but it's perfectly okay to use mental retardation as a joke here?

Okay, I'll climb down off my tastefully decorated soapbox now
Lee Ann says – reply to this

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These members of our community are wonderful. Your life would take on such a whole new level of satisfaction if you are fortunate enough to be honoured with these individuals. I have been blessed to be apart of many individuals with mental disablities, I can tell you it is so real. They don't play head games, they aren't interested in using you for your money, car or what they can get from you. They just want to give love and be loved. Lee Ann
p.s. Welcome to Canada Perez!
SB says – reply to this

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As someone who works with mentally challenged adults as an adult special ed instructor, I think that this is a phenomenal cause.
OOGABOOGA says – reply to this

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OBLA DI OBLA DA LIFE GOES ON YEAH!

LA LA LA LA LIFE GOES ON!

hey everyone, remember, in their world, WE'RE the RETARDS.
Alysa says – reply to this

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Trying to make yourself feel better about making fun of Tina, much? lolz
spleen says – reply to this

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And it was very nice of Perez to lend his likness to this cause.

Come on… lets see a "seperated at birth"!!!!
Emm says – reply to this

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Re: lena –
Could you be more ignorant
hd says – reply to this

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I joined this about 6 months ago and did a little bit of fundraising - a little is better than nothing. Great that you mention this! I plan on getting my son invloved in with his school, when he reached middle school! Way to go Perez!
Heiress says – reply to this

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Its pretty sad some of the comments that people leave on here. I have a downs syndrome brother that past away a year ago yesterday and he was the most genuine person i have ever met in my life. There is no other bond that is like the bond that one has with a special needs person. To all of the mothers out there with special needs……. YOU ROCK! The people in the real world have no clue what its like to take care of a special needs person. Its not like they turn 18 and move out and move it. Its for life and its hard but the love that they give you in return is priceless. People please stop being so ignorant and grow up! Please excuse me while i go puke….. you people make me sick with what you say! P-Nasty…… Thanks a bunch for bringing this to the attention of real human beings and showing who the heartless people are!!!
soph says – reply to this

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some people are fucking sick if i caught anybody calling my down syndrome sis a retard or tard or anything of that nature theyd have to try andpull my foot outta there ass!! you people are lucky you dont suffer from down syndrome etc bar your lack of open minds and emotion, so you guys are the fucking retards!! great cause perez x x x
Screw You says – reply to this

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AUTUMN - You call your blonde haired blue eyed child PERFECT in capitals, implying some kind of white aryan belief system. Well guess what? Your blonde haired, blue eyed kids are retards. Being blonde and blue eyed dosen't make them perfect. You're stupid!
grace says – reply to this

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i don't mean to sound controversial,but people with special needs are not equal.they're no less a person,but they cannot be treated equally,hence the term speical needs.and yes,i'm sure every parent with a special needs child loves them very much,but in their hearts,if they were honest,they'd have to admit that if they'd had the choice they wouldn't have chosen their child to be in any way disabled.
i find it quite impressive that perez is supporting this charity…its far more real and important than any other charity…usually he is only interested in charities that reflect any issues he may have.
Jeff says – reply to this

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The ad mentions that the subnormals consider themselves our equals. It made me laugh, so I'm going to adopt one and send it to standup school
getagrip says – reply to this

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Re: Oh lord… –
hilarious….a little wrong..but i do kinda agree.
someone i know got punched by someone with special needs,a grown man no less,she had to have stitches he hit her so hard.yet the carer thinks that simply sending flowers is enough to make ammends.wrong.she is pressing charges.
because,if they are to be treated equally,how could she not?they don't want special treatment,we all bloody know that.
only thing is….they want special treatment when they're in the wrong.
Beaver says – reply to this

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Re: Charla – Sounds like you should be procreating???

But the dick down!
Monica says – reply to this

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WOOOH perez! thanks for supporting this!
my 13 year old sister is down sydrome and returned to ireland from china last year with gold for gymnastics in the special olympics! they r awesome!

luv ya
Josie says – reply to this

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Thank you SO MUCH for posting this, Perez! I'm a special ed. major in college and my brother has autism, and folks with special needs need us! Thanks again!
Ryan says – reply to this

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Just make them members of the Whack Pack on the Howard Stern show. Sirius satellite radio. Baba Booey to you all !!!
BEC! says – reply to this

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fuck up GIBBYWIBBY and stop talking about maccas your probably just some fat fuck with no friends so you sit around on the net and pay out people more unfortunate than yourself cause its the only chance you ever get to feel 'big'
and '#173, Screw You'; no your fucking stupid! autumn never said her children being blonde haired and blue eyed made them perfect! of course shes gonna think her children are perfect! she's their mum! and can u imagine the feeling finding out your children will never lead a normal life!
fucksake have a bit of sympathy people!
and no one would have chose their children to have special needs clearly! but shit happens and theres no need to point it out and make people feel crap about it
some of you people are so fucking stupid!
Suzy Scandalous says – reply to this

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My sister works for Best Buddies at the Indiana Chapter. We are die hard Perez Hilton readers - couldn't be happier that you bring awareness to a cause so close to our hearts. (Yes, people in Indiana can read and have computers.)
XOXOXO
samm says – reply to this

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I want to thank you soooo much for this. I am a 19 year old single mother of a daugther with Down Syndrome. People do not realize how common it is and I am very greatful that you have brought it to so many people through your blog.

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