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This Mental Health Awareness month, the Buffalo Bills teamed up with BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a school visit to Frank A Sedita Academy in Buffalo. Activities focused on mental wellness best practices, character development and having a positive mindset and included a panel discussion facilitated by team reporter Maddy Glab with Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa, BestSelf's Yibbelle Wales and Bills players Alec Anderson, DeWayne Carter, Zach Davidson, Ja'Marcus Ingram, and Brad Robbins, and an interactive gallery walk with the 8th grade students!

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Zach Davidson (84) speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Zach Davidson (84) speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Alec Anderson (70) and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Alec Anderson (70) and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf speaks during a panel conversation on mental wellness, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf speaks during a panel conversation on mental wellness, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Maddy Glab hosts a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Maddy Glab hosts a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Zach Davidson (84) speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Zach Davidson (84) speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Maddy Glab hosts a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Maddy Glab hosts a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Kate Schrum, Buffalo Bills manager of partnership activation, with students at a panel discussion on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Kate Schrum, Buffalo Bills manager of partnership activation, with students at a panel discussion on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Kate Schrum, Buffalo Bills manager of partnership activation, with students at a panel discussion on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Kate Schrum, Buffalo Bills manager of partnership activation, with students at a panel discussion on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa reacts during a panel conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) and Billy Buffalo at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) and Billy Buffalo at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) and Billy Buffalo at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) and Billy Buffalo at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Ja'Marcus Ingram (46) at a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf speaks during a panel conversation on mental wellness, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf speaks during a panel conversation on mental wellness, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and Alec Anderson speak with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and Alec Anderson speak with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Ja'Marcus Ingram speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Ja'Marcus Ingram speaks with students during a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Brad Robbins looks at student answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Brad Robbins looks at student answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Students post their answers to questions in a mental wellness breakout session, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Bills players, Alec Anderson (70), Brad Robbins (40), DeWayne Carter (90), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Zach Davidson (84), team psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa and reporter Maddy Glab teamed up with Yibbelle Wales from BestSelf and EVERFI's Character Playbook for a conversation on mental wellness best practices, May 21, 2025 at the Frank A. Sedita Academy in Buffalo.

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