EKS Day Events
In honor of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, individuals worldwide will take part in Unified Sports®, volunteer and educational activities to promote the vision of the Special Olympics founder. SEE EVENTS ››
EKS Day Stories
Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy of action and compassion lives on. These stories show the far-reaching impact this one woman had and how others have been inspired to continue her work and dream. Read them, and share your story, too.Learn More ››
About EKS Day
In celebration of EKS Day, Special Olympics encourages each community, from every corner of the world, to engage in sports activities focused on inclusion. LEARN MORE ››
EKS Day Slideshow
In 2011, more than 150 Special Olympics Programs worldwide, celebrated EKS Day by hosting sporting activities, Healthy Athletes clinics, Family Forums and Young Athletes events. VIEW SLIDESHOW ››
“We had a BLAST!!!! EKS day was so much fun! We were all literally PLAYING UNIFIED. From the feedback from our athletes, partners, families, volunteers and coaches I could confidently say that through team work, we were unified, thanks to everyone who worked for this day, and thank you Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver.”Deemah Wafa, 2011 Special Olympics Global Youth Summit, Jordan
A Revolutionary
Tim Shriver recounts his mother’s life of service in this brief 2011 CBS/Turner Sports Profile. SEE VIDEO ››