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David Otunga and Stephanie McMahon lead be a STAR Rally in Hartford, Conn.: photos1 P6 |6 R) y) R5 T
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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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! I5 ~# V, Q9 xApproximately 50 students and their families gathered to hear the Superstar speak out against bullying.
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James Morton, President and CEO of YMCA Greater Hartford, welcome Otunga and McMahon.
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7 D) R! V0 K# f4 |& R& X% nThe children came prepared with plenty of questions for Otunga.
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0 f- N9 p! l! ?$ NOtunga recalled his own experiences with bullying and explained how the children can help end it.
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3 P% @. [, o2 L9 r. [5 bMcMahon stresses the importance of showing tolerance and respect for others.
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, i8 m5 _0 A$ q' b( LThe Harvard-educated lawyer enjoyed the opportunity to engage the children on a one-on-one basis.1 k( y4 p7 d! L) L% U
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/ e( [( Z$ ?( B. aDozens of children raise their hands to ask the Superstar questions.
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The YMCA staff is excited to meet Otunga.' l6 B ` B% r+ D
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The WWE Superstar takes time to pose for pictures.* ^" I+ K9 [/ m# e, g
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McMahon speaks with a child after the rally.; u2 H$ R: [: { e( M5 {
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