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Home › Entertainment

Women Making a Difference | 03/16/2009 9:40 am

Maureen McCormick 'Marcia Brady' Helps Mentally Challenged Youth Find Friends

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Maureen McCormick helping 'Best Buddies'

Maureen McCormick is making a difference like never before.

McCormick, who gained fame as "Marcia Brady," returns to the news this morning, but this time it’s not to speak about her notorious past during her childhood days. McCormick has found a new calling by helping mentally challenged youth find good friends. The actress is in Maui promoting a non-profit program called "Best Buddies."

Speaking to reporters in the area, McCormick said how her fame from television helps her draw attention to the program.

"I feel so blessed I was able to be on a show that’s been seen by so many people and that’s loved by so many people and if I can take something like Best Buddies and put that into the forefront and let people know that’s what makes me happy," she said.

McCormick’s recent tell-all book, Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, revealed a past riddled with drugs, sex and depression. We’re thrilled to see her find happiness in helping others.

Read more about: Best Buddies, Brady Bunch, Charity, Entertainment, Friendship, Maureen McCormick, Mentally Disabled, News, Philanthropy

8 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

DeBúrca obj
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
By DeBúrca obj on 03/16/2009 9:41 am
Mary Quite-Contrary
Yep DeB…its always Marcia! (Now I am going to run off to another thread and sulk like Jan)…
By Mary Quite-Contrary on 03/16/2009 9:57 am
Jazzy JJ

I am glad that she is helping to make a difference. I have a special needs grandchild, Kailee has mad a difference in our lives,but her Mother & Father have made a  difference to many who have a special individual in their lives, They created a free on line magazine "Parenting Special Needs", the magazine comes out every other month, they receive over !00K hits from readers with each issue!  The need for this type of help has been un-believable. She invites parents and siblings to share their stories that may help others with the challenges that they are faced with daily. My hat is off to Marcia, the difficulty of special kids making friends is an on going problem.  Socialization is important for everyone at any age.  You go Marcia!

By Jazzy JJ on 03/17/2009 7:34 am
Grande Camper
I’m glad she is finding some good in life.
By Grande Camper on 03/16/2009 10:13 am
lindy 31386

I think that this is a great program and I’m happy to see people are helping people who need help. Everyone needs a friend.

By lindy 31386 on 03/16/2009 12:00 pm
Betsy Appleton-Cohen
to lighten the mood on this - the past president George W is free  :).  On the serious side - everyone needs a friend - love - human touch or we turn inward and so alone. We were made need contact, everyone and when that need is suppressed I hate to see what the person turns out to be - maybe an issue of why we need to build prison after prison.  Why some of our children hate and don’t know how to be a friend or a family member.  Tolerance was taught when my son was in school.  Tolerance of color, creed, religion, mental ability.  I insisted that he NOT ever Tolerate another human.  You take them for what they are - there is nothing to be tolerant of if they have a different skin color.  You tolerate rude people, high prices, the stock market tumbling and big bossiness raping the company of all of its money.  You don’t tolerate people.  Love, friendship, time - give it when you can - it will come back to you full force!
By Betsy Appleton-Cohen on 03/17/2009 1:00 am
Lori Thorson
It takes a special person to work with special needs people….I have been there. You go Maureen!!! They will give you more smiles and hugs than you can handles.
By Lori Thorson on 03/17/2009 5:17 pm
L. C.

If she is sincere God Bless her!… If she is just another celebrity whose been out of the spotlight  seeking publicity at the expense of others … she can go to Hell !

By L. C. on 04/11/2009 1:48 am