Eunice Kennedy

Eunice Kennedy Shriver was an American activist and the founder of Special Olympics, an organization established in 1968 to provide sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Her advocacy for inclusion and acceptance has profoundly impacted the lives of countless athletes, promoting the values of respect and dignity in sports.

Born on Jul 26, 1921 (103 years old)

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New Zealand: Eunice Kennedy is Patrick Schwarzenegger's maternal grandmother and a founder of the Special Olympics. 9

Patrick Schwarzenegger Mike White Parker Posey Jason Isaacs Sam Nivola Sarah Catherine Hook Chris Pratt Abby Champion Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver Sargent Shriver

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: On The White Lotus, Patrick Schwarzenegger gets rich quick

Andorra: Eunice Kennedy initiated various summer camps for individuals with intellectual disabilities in 1962, leading to the establishment of the Special Olympics. 9

Alex Frances Sandra Carvalho Sergi Cuberes Paula Espineta

Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality: Jocs Special Olympics

Italy: Eunice Kennedy founded the Special Olympics in 1968 to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. 9

Martina Zambarda Sandra Zambarda Andrea Zambarda Paola Ianes Mauro Di Gennaro

Corriere della Sera: Al ritmo di danza e hip hop: la gioia di Martina agli Special Olympics invernali