Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is following in the footsteps of Tom Brady, far beyond just the football field. Maye has taken over the reins from Brady as an ambassador for Best Buddies, an international organization that supports countless individuals with intellectual disabilities across New England. This spring will mark Maye’s third year as honorary chairman of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, which draws over 1,000 participants to Cape Cod to raise funds to support the cause. Last year’s event raised over $4 million. The event features cycling, running and walking races along with clambakes. This year, it will include a golf outing with the Patriots’ star second-year quarterback, set to appear in his first Super Bowl on Sunday. Anthony Shriver founded Best Buddies International in 1989. The organization operates in 44 countries and all 50 states, reaching roughly a million people a year. He called it a “blessing” to have Maye as an ambassador in Massachusetts. “He helps us grow our programs to serve people with intellectual disabilities, which, at the end of the day, is what the whole thing is about,” Shriver told the Herald. “It is great to have people share our values and to have good quality people.” “There are a lot of celebrities and a lot of talented athletes out there,” the founder added, “but to have the same values as someone is super important to us and our culture. Drake 100% fits the bill.” Maye is leading two fundraising initiatives through the Best Buddies…
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