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HollyRod Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by actress Holly Robinson Peete and retired NFL quarterback Rodney Peete that provides "medical, physical, and emotional support" to individuals living with Parkinson's Disease as well as families of children with autism.〔"Record Breaking Support for The HollyRod Foundation." Jet Magazine 2007. 18. Web. 10 Sept 2010. LexisNexis. Galileo. Retrieved at Georgia Southern University Henderson Library.〕 The HollyRod4kids initiative assists families affected by autism through providing resources to help improve the lives of children diagnosed with the disorder.〔"Autism - HollyRod Foundation." HollyRod Foundation. The HollyRod Foundation, n.d. Web. 10 Sep 2010. In 2010, co-founder Holly Robinson Peete became a candidate on the reality television series The Celebrity Apprentice 3 to raise money for the HollyRod Foundation. At the time of the season finale, Peete had raised the most money for her charity in Celebrity Apprentice history. However, she was not hired by Donald Trump in the finale and finished second to musician Bret Michaels, but earned $597,893 USD to benefit HollyRod.〔("Holly Robinson-Peete Biography" ). Yahoo Movies. Yahoo, n.d. 10 Sep 2010.〕 ==History== Former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and his wife actress Holly Robinson Peete established the HollyRod Foundation in 1997 in honor of Holly's father, late actor and television producer Matt Robinson who lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease in 2002.〔"Matt Robinson." Daily Variety 2002. 14. Web. 11 Sep 2010. LexisNexis. Galileo. Retrieved at Georgia Southern University Henderson Library.〕 He had been living with the disease since the age of 46. As it began to progress, the symptoms began to affect Robinson's ability to complete certain tasks in his daily life. Rodney, Holly, and the rest of their family stepped in to support him in his battle with PD. During the time period of caring for her father Peete and her husband became inspired to help others suffering from the disease who lacked the financial means to pay for the associated costs. With this motive in mind, the HollyRod Foundation came into inception. In 2000, after the Peetes' oldest son (3 years old at the time), Rodney 'RJ' Peete Jr., was diagnosed with, the developmental disorder, autism, the HollyRod Foundation expanded its mission to bring awareness to this issue. Holly Robinson Peete has since become a recognizable international advocate for autism causes. She and her family have appeared on various television shows, events, and print media including The Oprah Winfrey Show, World Autism Awareness Day events,〔"Autism Speaks Names Actress and Advocate Holly Robinson Peete to Board of Directors ." Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks Inc., 16 Apr 2009. Web. 11 Sep 2010. Throughout its history, the HollyRod Foundation has partnered with several corporations including Target, Mercedes-Benz, and Starwood.〔"Rodney - HollyRod Foundation." HollyRod Foundation. The HollyRod Foundation, n.d. Web. 24 Nov 2010. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HollyRod Foundation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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