Eunice Kennedy Shriver - The Human Spirit Initiative

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v Acknowledgements This monograph was made possible through the insight and generosity of the following individuals from Special Olympics International: Timothy Shriver, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO; Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics Athlete and Board Member; Thomas Songster, former Staff Special Olympics Vice President; Steven M. Eidelman, Professor, University of Delaware and Kennedy Foundation Director; Judy Engelberg, Archivist; Peter Wheeler, Chief Strategic Properties Officer; Helen MacNabb, Vice President, Strategic Properties. We also wish to acknowledge the support of the following Special Olympics International interns: Michael Larussa, Georgetown University graduate student; Jeremiah Morrow, Georgetown University graduate student; Katie Rayford, Tulane University student; Kelly Bies, Duke University student. Anne Nixon authored the narrative, a significant feat in turning historical data into an inspirational tool for our readers. With this monograph, we move through the last third of the 20th century to study the conditions and events which drove individuals who were concerned about social change and justice to realize there was strength in numbers. We explore the theme of advancing dignity and promoting equality and opportunity for all, regardless of physical or intellectual Mobilizing the Human Spirit abilities. The meaningful work being done by Special Olympics has captured the imagination of people everywhere. Oral Interviews In preparation for this monograph, oral interviews were conducted with executive leadership of organizations that have remained faithful to their mission over time, as well as social entrepreneurs whose vision and bold action have contributed to the growth of our great third sector – the non-profit social sector. These leaders have acted to ensure the vibrancy and effectiveness of the social sector as it continues to offer hope and helps rebuild trust throughout the world. The interviews added significantly to our understanding of the impulses, opportunities and obstacles facing volunteers and staff at the end of the 20th Century, serving as a bridge to the future. We are most grateful to: • Daniel Cardinali, President, Communities in Schools • Joe Haggerty, Chief Operating Officer, United Way Worldwide • Frances Hesselbein, Founder and Chairman, Leader to Leader Institute; Past CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA • Irv Katz, President and CEO, National Human Services Assembly • Marguerite Kondracke, President and CEO, America’s Promise Alliance
• Neil Nicoll, Chief Executive Officer, YMCA of the USA • Les Silverman, Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company • Kala Stroup, President of American Humanics 2002-2009 Editorial Team Frances Hesselbein, Mike Heron and John Johansen, members of the Human Spirit Initiative Board of Directors, served as our Editorial Review Team. Their valued insights and counsel helped to shape both form and context for the entire series. They were joined by Nancy Lambert and Dee Fagerlie, our pro bono Research Associates. Together they created the balance between inspiration and education within the content and assured accuracy of content and language. Mike Heron has directed our monograph project since its inception. Marcia Morante, the Human Spirit Initiative Director, Research, co-authored the Appendix documents offering content management and assuring credibility. Board of Directors – Human Spirit Initiative Finally, a very sincere expression of gratitude to the members of the Board of Directors of the Human Spirit Initiative, whose leadership and vision has shaped health and human services within the United States. Their belief in the importance of joining history and biography to help understand the importance of civil society and the role each of us can play in keeping it alive – is a gift to the human spirit: • Michael Heron, President, HerCo LTD, Atlanta, GA • Frances Hesselbein, Founder and Chairman, Leader to Leader Institute, New York, NY • Kay Horsch, Founder and Chairman, The Human Spirit Initiative, Minneapolis, MN • John Johansen, Founder, Extra Mile – Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, Frederick, MD • Irv Katz, President and CEO, National Human Services Assembly, Washington, DC • Seymour H. Levitt, M.D., Professor, Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis., MN • John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA • Iain Somerville, President and CEO, Somerville & Associates., Los Angeles, CA Mobilizing the Human Spirit v
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