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David Otunga and Stephanie McMahon lead be a STAR Rally in Hartford, Conn.: photos
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Superstar David Otunga and WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon led a be a STAR rally at the Wilson-Gray Youth and Family Center in Hartford, Conn.
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Approximately 50 students and their families gathered to hear the Superstar speak out against bullying.3 [( {1 \9 ~6 q0 `. |- M
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James Morton, President and CEO of YMCA Greater Hartford, welcome Otunga and McMahon.4 W! s# T# n- @6 l6 h
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The children came prepared with plenty of questions for Otunga.2 s6 O6 e' |; y" N1 K2 C# i; b
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0 @! J- C! K+ L4 N6 p: @& s9 Q( yOtunga recalled his own experiences with bullying and explained how the children can help end it.
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+ w' Z, n# m8 r$ n m2 WMcMahon stresses the importance of showing tolerance and respect for others.% h; }, P( i3 `7 q! \2 _
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" N( L3 Z1 f2 ~) l! D1 gThe Harvard-educated lawyer enjoyed the opportunity to engage the children on a one-on-one basis./ j; I- R& ?: c3 V/ I1 C' k/ H
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Dozens of children raise their hands to ask the Superstar questions." x/ I9 `/ d1 ~" Q; X1 {
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The YMCA staff is excited to meet Otunga./ `6 u0 q8 {$ |1 S' p& s$ ~
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The WWE Superstar takes time to pose for pictures.9 Y% q. Y o5 C' K( f5 |
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