MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It is with great sadness that Special Olympics Minnesota learned today of the death of the movement's founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Mrs. Shriver changed the way the world treats people with intellectual disabilities, improving their lives for the past three decades. Although her vision, passion and leadership will be greatly missed, she established a firm foundation for Special Olympics around the world that will continue to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities for years to come.
All media inquires should be directed to Special Olympics, Inc. to the attention of Kirsten Suto Seckler at or 1-202-715-1147.
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics' athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
Special Olympics Minnesota
2009-08-11
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