Murphy and King Supports Associate Peter Obersheimer and Best Buddies Ride

Murphy & King is proud to support firm associate Peter Obersheimer in his 100 mile bicycle ride for the Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge on May 30, 2015. The Challenge provides 100 mile, 50 mile or 20 mile route options ending at Craigville Beach in Hyannis Port. For Peter, it is a personal endeavor, as he has been a Best Buddy since his freshman year at Boston College in 2003.

As an undergraduate student at Boston College, Peter was matched with his Best Buddy Ian Hobson. Ian has worked for over 25 years as a Utility Worker at Stuart Dining Hall at BC’s Newton Campus, which serves as a satellite campus for part of the freshman class and the law school. Peter and Ian’s bond grew quickly. And upon Peter’s arrival back to Boston College to attend law school from 2007-2010, Peter and Ian would see each other every day. Their connection continued to grow as Peter became friends with Ian’s coworkers and Ian became friends with Peter’s fellow students. To this day, Peter and Ian remain close, getting together to watch sports games, going out to lunch with friends, , or exploring the city, as Ian, being the historical buff he is, is a tour guide of the aquarium and various other sites.

“Being matched with Ian has changed my life,” said Peter. “After spending just a few minutes with Ian, you quickly appreciate his kindness and generosity. He always puts the needs of others first. Ian and I have both become active leaders in our Best Buddies community as a result of our experience.”

This year marks the fourth year that Ian and Peter will be participating in the Best Buddies Hyannis port Challenge. The race is a weekend event, with special participation the day before from the New England Patriots. This year’s Tom Brady Football Challenge at Harvard Field will feature Tom Brady as Quarterback, other present or past New England Patriots such as Dan Koppen, Julian Edelman, Tully Banta-Cain, Tedy Bruschi, and other celebrities and athletes

“Peter Obersheimer is not only a great lawyer and colleague, he is committed to serving his community and has been a Best Buddy for many years,” said Murphy & King shareholder and co-founder Harold B. Murphy. “We are proud to support Peter in his ride and to raise awareness of this great organization that creates opportunities and friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

The Best Buddies Hyannis port Challenge supports Best Buddies International (www.bestbuddies.org), a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.