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2003 Games: The Power of Love to Change the World
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2003 Games: The Power of Love to Change the World
1968 Games: Eunice's Charge to the Athletes
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1968 Games: Eunice's Charge to the Athletes
1972 Games: You are the True Champions
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1972 Games: You are the True Champions
1975 Games: An International Event
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1975 Games: An International Event
1979 Games: The Contest Can Last a Lifetime
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1979 Games: The Contest Can Last a Lifetime
1987 Games: Birth of a New Legend
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1987 Games: Birth of a New Legend
1991 Games: Come To Our World
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1991 Games: Come To Our World
1995 Games: Sport, Spirit and Splendor
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1995 Games: Sport, Spirit and Splendor
1997 Games: Look How Far You've Come
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1997 Games: Look How Far You've Come
1999 Games: Thirty Years of Progress
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1999 Games: Thirty Years of Progress
A Dream to Grow On
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A Dream to Grow On

2003 Games: The Power of Love to Change the World

In Ireland, Eunice reminds us of the punishing neglect that faces "the world's most innocent victims" and the path to dignity that Special Olympics provides.