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Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver DSG ( née Kennedy, July 10, 1921 – August 11, 2009) was an American philanthropist [1] and a member of the Kennedy family. She was the founder of the Special Olympics, a sports organization for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Jul 6, 2024 · Eunice Kennedy Shriver was an American social activist who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the intellectually disabled and, in an effort to provide a forum for them to compete athletically, founded (1968) the Special Olympics.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.
Aug 11, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and the founder of Special Olympics. She received numerous honors and awards for her work on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Aug 12, 2009 · Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a member of one of the most prominent families in American politics and a trailblazer in the effort to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, died...
Learn about the life and legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who created Special Olympics to promote inclusion and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities. Watch videos, read quotes and tributes, and sign the pledge to continue her mission.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the world. This year, the fiftieth anniversary of the first Special Olympics International Games, more than five million athletes are participating in 100,000 competitions in 172 countries. That’s a legacy at least as profound as any left by her more celebrated brothers.
