Thousands of students, athletes, friends, parents, teachers and supporters united nationwide on March 3rd to educate and encourage others to end the hateful use of the word “retard” by signing the pledge on www.r-word.org aimed at eradicating the derogatory use of the R-word.

The Spread the Word to End the Word™ exceeded its goal Wednesday of collecting 100,000 pledges, receiving more than 20,000 pledges online throughout the day and thousands more taken by hand at events around the nation. The national awareness day included more than 500 events nationwide, with pledges coming from across the board, from governors and celebrities to parents and students. Thousands more pledges are expected throughout the month of March as the momentum continues.

Read a Letter to the Editor  from Special Olympics PA President and CEO, Matthew Aaron, that has been picked up by several papers across the state.  Also, Governor Edward G. Rendell proclaimed March 3rd "Spread the Word to End the Word"  Day.  See the proclamation here .

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