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Motivational Speaker, Robert Pio Hajjar, born with Down syndrome, Founder IDEAL-WAY.ca charity

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Uploaded by on Sep 24, 2009

Robert Pio Hajjar, Founder IDEAL-WAY.ca, opens Best Buddies Regional Conference 2009 in Hamilton, Ontario. Robert, born with Down Syndrome, is the voice for his peers that can not speak. A charismatic, motivational speaker, he travels widely as living proof of what is possible when you include people like him, give them love, encouragement and opportunity. Robert's signature line is "Keep the faith."

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  • He came to my school today, everyone loved him!

  • Robert enjoyed himself at Lester B. Pearson Collegiate where he did two back to back assemblies. He loved being there too! Thanks for your support.

  • anyone who lives in the us.. PLEASE HELP HIM GET ON THE ELLEN SHOW!!! He always wanted to go there!!

  • We are not giving up on Ellen. She has to meet Robert! Seeing him live is incredible. The energy he brings to a room is remarkable.

  • As the father of a 23 year old son with DS I have to tell you what was most shocking about this video. That Robert keeps perfect time with the music. LOL ... That is beyond my son Ray-Man.

    Seriously though ... This is one of the most wonderful things I have ever seen. When he breaks into the Chuck Berry "Duck Walk" I'm reduced to a puddle of tears. Blessings on you all!!!!!

  • What a touching comment, Jim. Bless you and your son. The part you call the "Duck Walk" is one of Robert's favourite parts while he is performing. He calls it his "Irish Jig". :)

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  • I have created a facebook group called:Lets get Robert Pio Hajjar on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for all who are interested in doing what they can to help Robert. Keep up the good work Robert

  • Yes, let's get him on the Ellen Show! Apparently he won't leave the house or start moving until he has danced with Ellen! And because of satellite he can do this 5 or 6 times a day, and HE DOES EACH TIME SHE IS ON!!! Write to Ellen and make his dream come true! Let's do it for Rob!!!

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  • Great inspiration, Thanks!

  • Thank you for sharing the great knowledge with us.

  • he is so wonderful :D

  • @lizzie9513 Yes, he has to be on her show.

  • i seen robert in hamilton on may 7th 2010 he was good. and i have recomened to several people to have him speak for their place of work.

  • Robert had everyone on their feet at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Newmarket, ON recently, and I was blown away by the energy in the room! You could hear a pin drop while he was speaking, and afterwards some of the students approached Robert and told him that he had inspired them - so much so that they decided to become members of Best Buddies. You're right: staff realize that ALL students should hear his inspiring message. :)

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