Eunice Kennedy Shriver

http://www.eunicekennedyshriver.org

Eunice Kennedy Shriver had one vision — to show the world that people with intellectual disabilities could achieve and thrive in society.  We had the privilege of building a website honoring the life of this great woman, the founder of Special Olympics.

Her son, Timothy Shriver wrote the following words about the website:  "To each of you that visit this site and read of my mother's work, I hope you will leave inspired and embracing the values of love, hope and opportunity in your own life. And, I challenge each of you to further my mother's work and vision -- reach out to a person with intellectual disabilities who every day is looking for hope, love and opportunity. When we open our eyes to that which is around us it is so simple to do. Smile, reach out and say hello to those with intellectual disabilities in your schools and your communities. Get involved and volunteer with your local Special Olympics. I guarantee your life will be enriched and you will get back more than you give.

For as my mother said, "As we hope for the best in them, hope is reborn in us."

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