As previously reported, Apple CEO Tim Cook accepted the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights 2015 "Ripple of Hope" award for his work championing various causes, including human rights, LGBT equality protections, and raising the standard of education in the US. During a 12-minute acceptance speech, he touched on topical issues, including the current Syrian refugee crisis. Recently, Cook also recorded a promotional message for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation as part of a campaign to encourage more conversations with those who have disabilities.