Eunice Kennedy Shriver
This celebrity goo was created by player Russ Wilhelm.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Russ, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Monday, October 12, 2009 (part of Round XLI)
category: 
Humanitarianism
clue: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
explanation: The clue is the slogan of the Special Olympics, which was founded by Shriver. more…
solved by: Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, and Elaine Beckland
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