special olympics

Perkins-Hawkins relationship epitomizes message of inclusion

Former NBA star Sam Perkins and Special Olympics track-and-field medalist Rodney Hawkins -- childhood friends who grew up together in Brooklyn -- reunited to support Special Olympics.

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