Dear James River Region,
As some of you may have seen on the news, Special Olympics Founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, is currently in critical but stable condition at Cape Cod Hospital.
We all know the profound impact that Ms. Shriver has had, not only on the lives of our athletes, but on the lives of millions around the world. Ms. Shriver started Special Olympics over 40 years ago in 1968. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Below are statements that have been issued by both her family and Special Olympics International. Also, feel free to click on this link (www.eunicekennedyshriver.org) to go to an amazing website about Eunice Kennedy Shriver. I will continue to keep you all updated as the situation regarding her health plays out.
Statement on the Health of Eunice Kennedy Shriver - August 7, 2009
Eunice Kennedy Shriver is in Cape Cod Hospital in intensive care in critical but stable condition. Her entire family is with her - her husband, all her children and her grandchildren. The family is grateful for the prayers of her many friends.
- Statement issued from the Shriver Family
Special Olympics Statement on the Health of Eunice Kennedy Shriver - August 7, 2009
The Special Olympics movement is saddened to hear that our Founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, is hospitalized. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Shriver and her family at this time. Every day, our Special Olympics family continues to work tirelessly around the world to bring her powerful vision to life to change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, using sports as the catalyst for respect, acceptance and inclusion.
- Statement issued by Brady Lum, Special Olympics President & COO
Tina Andes
James River Region Director
Special Olympics Virginia