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Eunice Kennedy Shriver
American philanthropist, social activist, and founder of the Special Olympics…
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Hello! My name is Eunice. I grew up in a very big, happy family with lots of brothers and sisters. We loved to play games together outside. My sister Rosemary was very special to me, and I loved her very much. She learned things in her own way, and I wanted everyone to see how wonderful she was.
I noticed that some children, like my sister Rosemary, didn't always have a place to play sports and have fun. I thought that wasn't fair! So, in the summer of 1962, I had a big idea. I invited children with special needs to a summer camp in my very own backyard. We called it Camp Shriver. We swam in the pool, played soccer, and everyone had a wonderful time together.
My little backyard camp grew and grew! In 1968, we held the very first Special Olympics in a big stadium in Chicago. It was just like the real Olympics! Athletes ran races and played games, and everyone who tried their best was a winner. I was so proud to see so many happy faces.
I lived a long and happy life and got to see my dream grow bigger than I ever imagined. I lived to be 88 years old. Today, the Special Olympics helps millions of athletes all around the world feel brave, strong, and proud. It all started with a simple idea: everyone deserves a chance to play.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Everyone Gets to Play
Hello! My name is Eunice. I grew up in a very big, happy family with lots of brothers and sisters. We loved to play games together outside. My sister Rosemary was very special to me, and I loved her very much. She learned things in her own way, and I wanted everyone to see how wonderful she was.
I noticed that some children, like my sister Rosemary, didn't always have a place to play sports and have fun. I thought that wasn't fair! So, in the summer of 1962, I had a big idea. I invited children with special needs to a summer camp in my very own backyard. We called it Camp Shriver. We swam in the pool, played soccer, and everyone had a wonderful time together.
My little backyard camp grew and grew! In 1968, we held the very first Special Olympics in a big stadium in Chicago. It was just like the real Olympics! Athletes ran races and played games, and everyone who tried their best was a winner. I was so proud to see so many happy faces.
I lived a long and happy life and got to see my dream grow bigger than I ever imagined. I lived to be 88 years old. Today, the Special Olympics helps millions of athletes all around the world feel brave, strong, and proud. It all started with a simple idea: everyone deserves a chance to play.
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American philanthropist, social activist, and founder of the Special Olympics, a global movement that provides sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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