Unite Against Bullying with Lauren Potter

Lauren Potter, best known for her role as ‘Becky Jackson’ on the hit Fox television series “Glee” has proven herself to be a young woman of strength and character. When professionals told her she “couldn't” or “wouldn't,” she worked harder – sometimes to the point of exhaustion. Barriers and limitations put before her became a personal challenge to let people know she is worthy of high ideals and capable of great expectations.

She began dance classes at the age of three and has been doing ballet, tap, jazz and even hip-hop ever since. She made her acting debut in the movie “Mr. Blue Sky,” playing the part of a young ‘Andra Little’ and later impressed the producers of “Glee,” offering her the role of ‘Becky Jackson.’

Lauren uses her public voice to speak out for other people with disabilities who may not have the same opportunities. She does regular speaking engagements on college campuses around the country, as well as makes personal appearances, hosts Q&As and meet & greets, emcees events, etc. Lauren brings her great attitude and fun personality to each event, as she shares her inspirational story of challenges and success and tells anecdotes from her work in Hollywood.

She has most recently been named as Ambassador for Special Olympics 2015 World Games, and she has also been appointed to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. She has served for three years on the International Board of Best Buddies and has worked with them in conjunction with Special Olympics’ “R Word: Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign. Lauren has participated in theAbilitypath.orgcampaign against bullying which includes a PSA, and she lends her name and fame to numerous organizations including the Wylie Center, the National Down Syndrome Society in the U.S. and Canada, the Down Syndrome Congress, the AAPD where she accepted an award for her work on “Glee,” and many others. She has received awards for her inclusion and diversity from the Arc, the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles, and the Full Life Festival, as well as acknowledgements from local and California State politicians. She most recently received the Sammy Award from Theatre Under the Stars’ The River Program in Houston for her work as an actress and as an anti-bullying advocate.

Lauren is both benefitting from and committed to a simple ideal: that she shares in the rights and privileges of all citizens and has much to offer. By simple extension, she believes these rights extend to all people.

Potter has proudly included the number 47 on the back of her shirt to represent the number of chromosomes she has.

About the Be Good to Each Other campaign
At CustomInk, we believe in the Golden Rule and treating others with kindness and respect. We’ve created the Be Good to Each Other campaign to help increase awareness and ultimately prevent bullying by uniting groups with custom t-shirts.

This is the fourth year of the CustomInk Be Good to Each Other campaign. Over the years, with the help of our celebrity partners, the media and you, CustomInk has raised nearly $60,000 for bullying prevention efforts. The power of t-shirts goes beyond the funds raised - thousands of people continue to wear the shirts they've purchased and support bullying prevention.

About our partner: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities. PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth, including:

-PACER.org/Bullying:This is the portal page for parents and educators to access bullying resources.

-PACERTeensAgainstBullying:Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying and take action.

-PACERKidsAgainstBullying:A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.