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Wiked_Pissah t1_iud2sbd wrote

It's quite disheartening to see so many people thinking poorly of these guys when they admittedly know so little about them. Why not educate yourselves before casting judgement? For your information, since May they have very proudly featured designs on their merchandise that is done by people with a variety of disabilities. Henry Salas for example is completely paralyzed from the neck down, yet he paints and draws amazing designs by holding a pen in his mouth. A percentage of sales for his shirts goes directly back to him. They didn't buy the design from him to turn around and mass produce it to make a profit. Also, all of their shirts now utilize 5 colors. Those 5 colors represent the 5 people on average (5.45) that die from suicide every minute of the day in this country.

I have seen the happiness these guys bring to people firsthand. Last Christmas, they had a toy drive where they collected over 60,000 toys to give to any family that showed up at their venue. For free! And more than a few times, Justin has spent his own money to go out and buy toys or donate clothes to local kids he passes on the street. And the cash he gives out is out of his own pocket. Money he has earned. This isn't to get a pat on the back. He hates that actually. He does it to hopefully inspire others to do something similar. Because the feeling from helping others vs. Tearing them down is it's own reward. That's why I proudly volunteer to help out.

As for Jimmy and Davin, they are loved more than I can describe to you. They are not exploited or thought less of because of who they are. Because their disabilities are not looked at as disabilities. They are fully capable human beings. They are who they are and are perfect in their own way.

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Beautiful_Repeat_718 t1_iuf3ang wrote

Ryan and Davin have known each other since grade school, haven't they? Like they were childhood friends and now that Ryan has money and is in a position to do something, has selflessly helped someone who otherwise would be forgotten by the rest of the world to achieve his own goals and dreams.

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Wiked_Pissah t1_iufmyq9 wrote

I don't know how long they have known each other but they do seem close. I think it's amazing how they include Davin and Jimmy in their adventures.

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