Friend ––

Over 50 years ago, one woman’s vision transformed into a powerful mission. A mission filled with hope, love, and opportunity. Eunice Kennedy Shriver didn’t just create Special Olympics. She challenged the world to give people with intellectual disabilities the rights and acceptance that they deserve.

To honor what would have been Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s 100th birthday next month, we’re gathering 100 ways to build a more inclusive world! Will you be 1 of 100? Share how you spread inclusion below.

I’ll look for your idea,

Nick Morgan
Manager, Donor Services

Hi, 

Next month is a big moment for us at Special Olympics: It’s the anniversary of our first games, when we celebrate the Global Week of Inclusion, and it marks what would’ve been the 100th birthday of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver! 

To honor Eunice’s incredible legacy, and passion for inclusion, we’re gathering 100 ways to build a more inclusive world –– and we want to hear from you! In a few words tell us how you choose to spread inclusion in your life. Your idea may be featured in our 100 for 100 Gallery next month!

Do you support loved ones, listen to neighbors, or celebrate family and friends? Do you see potential in everyone? Do you offer encouragement to someone who feels ignored or less than? These are all powerful ways to help build a more inclusive world where everyone is accepted and loved for exactly who they are.

That’s what mattered the most to Eunice. She was a trailblazer for equal rights and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities (ID). She saw how limited sports programs were for her sister, Rosemary, who had ID, and decided to do something about it. She founded Special Olympics so people with ID had an equal chance to play, to learn, to compete, and to grow. She fought for justice, led with compassion, and started a life-changing movement for inclusion both on and off the field.

We’re so excited to celebrate Eunice’s 100th birthday next month with our 100 for 100 Gallery, but first we need your input today! Tell us one way you honor Eunice’s legacy by building a more inclusive world >>

We look forward to reading your idea!

Meghan Meyers
Senior Director, Strategic Gifts