Eunice Kennedy Shriver relaxes with Unified Softball team from Missouri at 2006 Special Olympics National Games in Iowa. (Source: EuniceKennedyShriver.Org)
SPECIAL OLYMPIANS
The Face of Courage
An athlete at the Villanova Fall Festival Special Olympics is cheered on by student volunteers. (Source: Mainlinemedianews.com)
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” ~ Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Eunice Kennedy Shriver created a worldwide movement built on the idea of inclusion and equity. The Special Olympics is now the world’s largest program for disabled individuals for athletic competition. Using the power of sports, Shriver changed the lives of millions of athletes, inspiring them to continually show courage.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver relaxes with Unified Softball team from Missouri at 2006 Special Olympics National Games in Iowa. (Source: EuniceKennedyShriver.Org)
A letter from the Sheet's family
(Soruce: EuniceKennedyShriver.Org)
A letter from Florence Nabayinda
(Soruce: EuniceKennedyShriver.Org)
"You have taught us that what matters is not power or politics, weapons or wealth. What truly counts is the courageous spirit,the generous heart."
~ Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Thousands of letters all thank Eunice Kenney Shriver for the opportunity to shine in a dark world.
Victoria Smith interviewed after winning gold in her swimming division. (Source:ESPN)
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