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David Otunga and Stephanie McMahon lead be a STAR Rally in Hartford, Conn.: photos
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# e6 h" f7 Q) r6 x( O1 C; ^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. E# a- z- p! n7 z$ Q/ c
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Approximately 50 students and their families gathered to hear the Superstar speak out against bullying.
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: x8 G# I$ C; j% u3 HJames Morton, President and CEO of YMCA Greater Hartford, welcome Otunga and McMahon.
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The children came prepared with plenty of questions for Otunga. c; E5 D! Q' ?" z+ j
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Otunga recalled his own experiences with bullying and explained how the children can help end it.
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McMahon stresses the importance of showing tolerance and respect for others.
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The Harvard-educated lawyer enjoyed the opportunity to engage the children on a one-on-one basis.
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8 [( ?1 C* L# dDozens of children raise their hands to ask the Superstar questions.* n0 }7 b$ j0 f1 B1 k
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* k0 z" g3 ~- T1 A7 L7 _+ ~5 N ]The YMCA staff is excited to meet Otunga.- H2 g1 l" J2 U. X: X! F
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( k; K: a; j8 s8 g1 Y( K, CThe WWE Superstar takes time to pose for pictures.) v/ R; I: Z! C* H* C
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) X% P& p/ F* C- z, @8 B/ B0 dMcMahon speaks with a child after the rally.& k9 J' D. X2 a1 T
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