Anybody who knows me well knows that I have a fascination for the Kennedy's. I love to read about them, write about them and talk about them. Writing about Eunice Kennedy Shriver is a first for me, but is something I can do. She was an incredible woman who first encouraged her father Joe to "come out" with the story of her beloved sister Rosemary, who was disabled. Then in the 1950's, she held the first ever "handicapped games" in her backyard for a few local individuals. In the 1960's, these games became the organization known today as Special Olympics. Some 40 years later, the organization has grown into something too magical and awesome to put into words. I encourage everyone to attend a Special Olympic event of any kind in order to experience first hand the magic that it brings. The legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver will live on for years to come through the faces and smiles of thousands of Special Olympians all over the world. Thanks to her courage and vision, she created an event that has changed the lives of thousands of people. Not just the athletes, but the spectators as well.
Thank you Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Thank you for making a difference in Brooke's life and in ours. And thank you for standing up for those sweet souls whose voice previously wasn't heard!
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