Anthony Shriver

son, Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Anthony Shriver, 35, founded and was named President of Best Buddies International, Inc., in January 1989. The mission of Best Buddies, a non-profit organization, is to enhance the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for socialization and employment. The great need for Best Buddies is perhaps demonstrated by the awards Shriver has accepted on behalf of the organization. Some of these awards include: The Jewish Association for Retarded Citizens Humanitarian Award; the St. Coletta Award; Washingtonian of the Year Award; The Rock Creek Foundation Business Award; The St. John Child Development Center Volunteer Service Award; the Kiwanis International Award; the Adrian Dominican Leadership Award from Barry University; and an Honorary Degree from Loyola College in Maryland. Independent of Best Buddies, Shriver is an Associate Trustee of The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1965. A graduate of Georgetown University, he holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Theology and History. Shriver is married to Alina Shriver, and they have three children, Teddy, Eunice, and Francesca.