Spirit Magazine Quarter 4 – 2003 Spirit magazine is in Adobe PDF format   Page Story 1 Letter from the Chairman (58K PDF) — by Timothy P. Shriver     4 Opening Ceremonies — A Global Celebration (410K PDF) A dazzling extravaganza of song, dance and pageantry from the Emerald Isle launches the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games — by Sharon McDonagh     6   Sport: The Universal Language (1,351K PDF) Athletes at the 2003 World Games find unity in their love of sport, its heart-pounding action, triumphs and friendships — by Kathy Smallwood     12 Great Strides (588K PDF) “Flame of Hope” lights the way across Europe to the Games— by Martha Jo Braycich     14 Campaigners for Justice (254K PDF) Global Youth Summit participants work to eradicate stereotypes — by Kathy Smallwood     16 Roadblocks on the Way to Inclusion (256K PDF) Special Olympics study reveals individuals with intellectual disabilities still face attitudinal barriers — by Jennifer Norins, Gary N. Siperstein, David Evangelista, Stephen B. Corbin     18 Sports In Action (592K PDF) Coverage of Special Olympics European Football Week 2003     22 Athletes (304K PDF) Special Olympics Athlete Participation summary — by Christine Parker Hunt; Special Olympics Afghanistan sends delegation for first time — by Richard Porter     24 Volunteers (113K PDF) Laura Mandell volunteers with Healthy Athletes screenings during 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games — by Scott Deckman       25 Families (190K PDF) China's Bao Meiqin helps families communicate and share their pride     26   Campaign News (270K PDF) On a Path to Success; Campaign Leadership Profile/Gertrude Boyle of Columbia Sportswear Company       28   HEROES (142K PDF) Special Olympics Heroes are athletes, coaches, volunteers and family members who inspire others by example and reflect the Special Olympics spirit of skill, courage, sharing and joy       29   World Games (137K PDF) On to Nagano; Japanese Olympic great Yuko Arimori identifies with Special Olympics athletes.       30   Around the World (535K PDF) News and events from the seven Special Olympics regions       38   Celebrities & Fundraising (539K PDF) Special events and projects benefiting Special Olympics       42   Sponsors (260K PDF) Thanks to Bank of Ireland for its bountiful support of the Games — by Richard Porter; Midwest Trophy Manufacturing makes the medals — by Scott Deckman       44   Commentary (238K PDF) Excerpts from Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Timothy Shriver's Closing Ceremonies speech at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games