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First EKS Day set for
25 September 2010
In conjunction with their efforts on Capitol Hill, Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Tim Shriver and Best Buddies Founder and Chairman Anthony Shriver have announced an official annual day in honor of their mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, every fourth Saturday in September with the first on September 25, 2010.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) was a trail blazing leader who broke down barriers to improve the lives of millions of persons with intellectual disabilities, their families and communities around the world for over five decades. EKS Day celebrates the vision, commitment and achievements of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the tradition of making a difference that began in her backyard. EKS Day events will honor her inspiration, impact and indomitable spirit and challenge generations to play on by becoming agents of acceptance and action in their communities. The Day will include a series of initiatives that celebrate her legacy, including local sports clinics and seminars, the building of Unity Sports Fields to serve the world's poorest communities, and an online celebration inviting people to teach the Eunice Kennedy Shriver story, share new stories of change, and join Special Olympics' and Best Buddies' call to action for acceptance, skill and dignity.
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Special Olympics North Carolina is one of the largest volunteer
organizations in the state with more than 20,000 charity volunteers. Involving
more than 38,000 athletes who have intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics
North Carolina is one of the largest programs in the world. Special Olympics North Carolina offers training and competition
in 20 sports, including everything from Alpine skiing to volleyball. The Special
Olympics goal is to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities
through sport, by empowering them both on and off the field of play and bringing
them into the larger society where they are respected and accepted. Special Olympics
NC is a volunteer-driven organization. Whether you're interested in coaching athletes,
helping in fund raising, coordinating events, or just helping out in our office,
we have volunteer opportunities for just about everything. Special Olympics athletes
in North Carolina are never charged a fee to compete. All of their expenses, including
training, uniforms and other related costs, are paid for through generous donations
from individuals and businesses. Support Special Olympics North Carolina by making
a gift to one of our vital fundraising programs. North Carolina donations can
also be made online through our secure site.
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