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Tributes

A Letter from Robert Y. H. Shi and Yan Lan

She was an extraordinary woman who inspired us all.
Tributes

A Letter from The Arc of the United States

Over the course of her remarkable career, Ms. Shriver led many successful efforts to improve national civil rights, housing, and employment policies.
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A Letter from Vice President Joe Biden

Today, thanks to Eunice and countless other dedicated individuals she inspired, Special Olympics serves over 3 million athletes with intellectual disabilities in every corner of the globe.
Tributes

A Letter from Robert A. Johnson

Individuals with Intellectual disabilities are living healthier, happier lives because of Mrs. Shriver's unwavering dedication.
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A Letter from Taoiseach Brian Cowen

Her inspiration and drive will live on - in athletes, in volunteers, in parents and in all who knew her.
Tributes

A Letter from Fola Bolumole

Though I never had the opportunity to meet her one on one, ever since I joined the Special Olympics family I have carried her in a special place in my heart.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athlete Ashley Adie Finds a Sense of Belonging; Both in Sport and the Workplace

By RJ Nealon, November 06, 2020
Ashley Adie standing next to another athlete and both are showing off their medals.
In 2004, 14-year old Ashley Adie experienced true inclusion for the first time. During a Special Olympics British Columbia Regional swim meet, Adie would enjoy the competition, but she found something much more than the ribbons and personal bests that day.
In the News

Italian Football Stars show their support for European Football Week!

By Silvia Cassina , November 11, 2020
Italian football star David Trezeguet and Unified partner Gerald Mballe celebrating with the other athletes and refugees at the end of the match.
Former Juventus stars David Trezeguet and Alessandro Del Piero showed their support for the athletes of Special Olympics and our work with refugees by joining recent Special Olympics European Football Week activities!
Community Impact

Professional Speed Skater Turned Coach

Li Xiuming in competition gear while skating.
Three years ago, Li Xiuming began training short track speed skaters with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai, China.
In the News

Designing a More Inclusive World

Special Olympics New York and Parsons School of Design students gathered at a work table to create figure skating clothing designs.
As part of an effort to amplify the voice of Special Olympics across the world of sport and fashion, Special Olympics teamed up with the New School’s Parsons School of Design. The class began in January 2020 and was the first time Parsons worked to include people with intellectual disabilities in their curriculum.
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