Short Film Winner

Congratulations and a huge thank you to Grace Cowan, a rising sophomore at The First Academy in Orlando.

Grace took home a first-place award in the National History Club’s documentary project for the short film she produced honoring Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. The five-minute film uses historical footage and images to tell the story of how Kennedy Shriver created Special Olympics and committed her life to building a world of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. The piece also features an interview with Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.

But while Grace’s first-place finish is impressive, it’s only part of her story. Because after she won and received her $1,000 prize, Grace said she wanted to donate her winnings to Special Olympics Florida!  We could not be more grateful to, or inspired by,  this wonderful young woman.

Watch the full video here.