Dr. Timothy Shriver on the Special Olympics–Starkey Cares Alliance

Send us Fan Mail Dave invites Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of The Special Olympics, to the podcast to discuss his organization’s alliance with Starkey Cares, never saying “I’m just…”, putting the power of connections over “things”, and creating a movement that’s a welcome place for people who want to make a difference. Link to full transcript

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