Best of Social Media: The New England Patriots and Best Buddies Weekend
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Over this past weekend, a group of the New England Patriots headed by Tom Brady held the annual “Best Buddies Challenge, a two-day event starting at Harvard Stadium in Allston MA on Friday, and multiple bike riding events that stretch from Boston to Hyannisport on Cape Cod Saturday.
The challenge helps support and raise money for children and adults that have intellectual and developmental disabilities and has garnered heavy support from Tom Brady during his tenure as a Patriot.
Over social media, a variety of players in attendance shared their experiences.
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Some more sights and sounds captured by local media also provided a rare glimpse into the more personal side of the local football team, as Tom’s son Jack also took part in the event.
Tom Brady hits son Jack Brady on a two-point conversion!! @BestBuddies #TomBradyFootballGame #patriots #wbz pic.twitter.com/PUkZFE0gfe
— Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) June 2, 2017
Danny Amendola was seen giving girlfriend Olivia Culpo some football pointers.
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Leftovers from Tom Brady's @BestBuddies football game: TB12 trying to chase down @DannyAmendola #WBZ @BestBuddiesChal pic.twitter.com/usOEiSrwf6
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) June 5, 2017
From Tom Brady's @BestBuddies football game: @DannyAmendola showing @oliviaculpo how to throw a football #Patriots #WBZ pic.twitter.com/7hkLvwIDC5
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) June 5, 2017
Tom Brady's Best Buddies weekend raised more than $6 million. Best turnout ever.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) June 3, 2017
videos courtesy, WBZ sports.