1. Special Olympics By: Hannah Eubank

2. Information about Special Olympics It is for children and adults with disabilities It is for children and adults with disabilities Started in 1968 Started in 1968 Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver 4 million athletes ages 2 ½ and older 4 million athletes ages 2 ½ and older 170 countries 170 countries http://www.specialolympics.org/ http://www.specialolympics.org/ http://www.specialolympics.org/

3. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Born in Brookline, MA Born in Brookline, MA July 10, 1921 July 10, 1921 Husband- Robert Shriver Husband- Robert Shriver 6 children 6 children Died on August 11, 2009 Died on August 11, 2009

4. Motto and Logo The logo is symbol of growth, confidence and joy. The stick figure represents movement and activity. The circle shape represents the global outreach of the Special Olympics. Athlete’s oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

5. Sports Offered 32 Olympic style sports Alpine Skiing Golf Table Tennis Aquatics Gymnastics Tennis Badminton Handball Track and Field Basketball Judo Volleyball Bocce Power lifting Bowling Sailing Cross-Country Skiing Short-track Speed skating Cycling Snowboarding Equestrian Sports Snowshoeing Figure Skating Soccer Floor Hockey Softball

6. Famous Supporters Bono Joe Jonas Jackie Chan Yao Ming Vanessa Williams Colin Farrell Muhammad Ali Quincy Jones Bill Clinton

7. Iowa Special Olympics Headquarters is in Grimes, IA State is divided into 11 competing areas 23 Olympic-type sports 11,000 athletes 15,000 volunteers July 2006, the 1 st Special Olympics USA National Games were held at ISU in Ames. Senator Tom Harkin helped introduce the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act in 2011. http://www.soiowa.org/

8. My Special Olympic Experience Basketball two years- 1st Place both years Bowling two years- 1st place both years Track one year- 3rd place Aquatics this year!!