Eunice Kennedy Shriver started Special Olympics in her backyard in winter and summer . Special the Special Olympics has grown into a global organization that helps An estimated 200 million athletes . 3 million people live with intellectual disabilities worldwide . Says An estimated 200 million athlete : `` Because we have special needs As a global ambassador for the Special Olympics , Wilson tours the country telling people about her life story . does n't mean we ca n't do stuff '
Eunice Kennedy Shriver started Special Olympics in her backyard in winter and summer . Special the Special Olympics has grown into a global organization that helps An estimated 200 million athletes . 3 million people live with intellectual disabilities worldwide . Says An estimated 200 million athlete : `` Because we have special needs does n't mean we ca n't do stuff '