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How Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics
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How Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics
"They Make You Feel Different—It's Fantastic"
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"They Make You Feel Different—It's Fantastic"
2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card
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2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card
"They Make You Feel Different—It's Fantastic"
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"They Make You Feel Different—It's Fantastic"
Let the Games Begin!
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Let the Games Begin!
2024 Special Olympics Holiday Card
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2024 Special Olympics Holiday Card
Martim's Football Journey with Special Olympics and Sporting Clube de Portugal
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Martim's Football Journey with Special Olympics and Sporting Clube de Portugal
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How Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics

Eunice Kennedy Shriver would have turned 100 years old this year. Her life work bringing people together from different backgrounds through sport continues today through her children and grandchildren. This is how Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics.