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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Special Olympics Celebrates Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day
On the 2nd Annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day, the Special Olympics Movement celebrated the spirit and legacy of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. More than 150 U.S. States and countries around the world participated in nearly 400 events to … Continue reading
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Tagged EKS Day, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Lang Yan, Oprah of China, photos, unified
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Princess of Monaco Celebrates Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day
Global Ambassador for Special Olympics Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco held a lunch on board The World in honour of Special Olympics founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver on Saturday Sept 24. Speaking at the lunch, held on the 24th … Continue reading
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Special Olympics Receives Top Rating from Charity Navigator
Just a few weeks ago I shared the great news that we were selected by our peers as a Top Nonprofit by Philanthropedia. And the good news keeps on coming! I’m excited to announce that Charity Navigator awarded Special Olympics … Continue reading
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The Pioneers of Special Olympics
Last week, I had the pleasure of spending EKS Day with several “pioneers” of the Special Olympics movement, including Monty Castevens of Special Olympics Florida; Dennis Alldridge of Special Olympics Wisconsin; Mike Quinn, the former Executive Director of Special Olympics … Continue reading
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Special Olympics Haiti Celebrates EKS Day
On Saturday September 24, Haiti joined Special Olympics programs around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. In celebration of Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, Special Olympics Haiti hosted two events. In Port au Prince, 35 … Continue reading
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Undeterred, they carry on.
Political and natural calamities rocked Special Olympics programs in Afghanistan and Pakistan this past week. Despite their worlds literally crumbling around them, our resilient program leaders and athletes carry on. In Kabul, Afghanistan, Taliban insurgents launched attacks targeting the US … Continue reading
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The Dignity Revolution heads to Los Angeles
Our movement announced yesterday that our World Summer Games will be returning to Los Angeles in 2015 after more than forty years! What a thrill it was for me to be at the announcement at the Staples Center in downtown … Continue reading
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A Focus on School Inclusion
It’s officially September, which can only mean one thing… back to school time! As students and teachers are heading back to the classroom, I wanted to share some great resources about the importance of developing inclusive communities within the classroom, … Continue reading
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Special Olympics is a Training Ground for Marriage
One of our longtime and visionary SO leaders, Randy Mascorella from New Mexico, USA, often shares thoughts that inspire me. Her blog this week was like others–filled with insight about the lessons of our movement. Check out her note below … Continue reading
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