Subject: t Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day
From: "Timothy Shriver" <[email-masked]>
To: "Timothy Shriver" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:18:52 -0700

18 August 2010

Dear Friends,

For so many years my mother was fiercely committed to inclusion, acceptance, human dignity, and change. Although a year has gone by since her passing, her presence remains a powerful force in all of our lives as the work she inspired continues to grow.

In her honor, we are launching the first ever global Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day. On 25 September, Special Olympics and Best Buddies will lead the world in a celebration of the inspiration, impact and indomitable spirit of Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS).  Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day is an annual celebration of her life and a global call for people to  carry out EKS ACTS - actions of inclusion, acceptance and unity for and with people with intellectual disability.
Last week, we sent out a global press release announcing Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day. We invite you to help celebrate her legacy by spreading the word about Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, and making a commitment to take part this September.  How can you help?

*         Go to www.eksday.org<http://www.eksday.org> to add your EKS ACT of Unity, and challenge your friends and family to do the same.

*         Re-tweet my announcement  (EKS Day is September 25th! Make your pledge to complete a Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act of Unity at www.eksday.org<http://www.eksday.org>. #EKSDay<http://twitter.com/search?q=%23EKSDay> http://j.mp/bTtv5u) and link to www.eksday.org<http://www.eksday.org>

*         Spread the word about Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day by posting on your website or Facebook page (attached are email tags, web banners for your use)

Thank you for joining the athletes of Special Olympics and buddies of Best Buddies, the real heroes of this movement that is unifying communities and expanding opportunities around the world.  Help them honor the legacy of  Eunice Kennedy Shriver on 25 September.

To find how you can further support Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, contact Helen MacNabb at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>, or visit www.eksday.org<http://www.eksday.org>.

All my best,

Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D

Chairman and CEO

Special Olympics

<http://www.eksday.org/>