Best Buddies Illinois Ambassador speaks to Willowbrook students about ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ campaign

Willowbrook senior Anna Cuccinotto, who is President of the school's Best Buddies club, welcomes the crowd and introduces Best Buddies Illinois Ambassador Molly Wiesman. Wiesman spoke with Willowbrook students and staff on March 1 about the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign, which will take place on March 7.

Left and right: Pictured is Best Buddies Illinois Ambassador Molly Wiesman, who spoke with Willowbrook students and staff on March 1 about the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign. That initiative raises awareness about the hurtfulness of the R-word, and this year’s day of awareness will take place on March 7.

On March 1, Best Buddies Illinois Ambassador Molly Wiesman spoke with Willowbrook students and staff about “Spread the Word to End the Word,” a campaign to raise awareness about the hurtfulness of the R-word. This year’s day of awareness will take place on March 7.

Wiesman has cerebral palsy, and she shared her personal story and experiences to emphasize the importance of the campaign. For more information, go to https://www.r-word.org.