An annual celebration is established to celebrate the life of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and all the work she’s done in creating a more unified sports world. 

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Special Olympics continues to grow steadfastly and reach new heights such as creating opportunities for athletes to play with NBA and WNBA players, having more than 4 million athletes participating worldwide, and establishing various additional sponsors and donors (Walt Disney Company, ESPN). 

Special Olympics Growth in the 2010s

History: Out of the Shadows: Events Leading to the Founding of Special Olympics. (2022). Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/out-of-the-shadows-events-leading-to-the-founding-of-special-olympics 

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