Three reasons to love and admire Maria Shriver 

1. She is a respected journalist.
2. She is an award winning author for adults and children.
3. She is a long-time supporter of the Special Olympics.
4. Bonus: She comes from one of the great Democrat families (Kennedy-Shriver), and is married to a republican, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Maria Shriver at a Glance 

Maria Shriver - First Lady of California 

Maria Shriver, First Lady of California

Shriver has embraced her role as First Lady with a can-do attitude. Describing herself as a "General Assignment First Lady" - evidenced by the numerous challenges she tackles - her calls to action have resounded across the state, addressing critical issues such as the struggles of the working poor, supporting military families, promoting disaster preparedness, fighting obesity, raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease and people living with disabilities, calling all Californians to serve, celebrate remarkable women and be inspired by California's unique culture, art and history.

Maria Shriver Appears on Idol Gives Back to Encourage Volunteers 

First Lady of California, Maria Shriver made an appearance on Idol Give back to encourage people to give back and to volunteer.

She introduced more than 100 volunteers from different agencies involved in Idol Gives Back.

Acts of service are the stuff that Real Idols are made of.

She also encouraged people to look for Volunteer opportunities. For those in California with California Volunteers and for those in other states, to look for opportunities at the Idol Gives Back Website.

...do not look outside yourself for a leader.
We are the ones we have been waiting for.

The Elders, Oraibi, Hopi Nation

Maria Shriver Featured on Idol Gives Back 

Idol Gives Back - American Idol Helps Others

For the second year running, American Idol and fans helped those who are less fortunate in the United States and around the world through Idol Gives Back. The second special night aired Wednesday, April 9th starting at 7:30/6:30 central on your Fox...

Maria Shriver - Honorary Chair of CaliforniaVolunteers 

CaliforniaVolunteers: Home Page

The largest statewide volunteer matching network allowing the people of California can connect with thousands of volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Match - Where Volunteering Begins 

VolunteerMatch: Where Volunteering Begins

The mission of VolunteerMatch is to help everyone find a great place to volunteer. The nonprofit, online service, is helping thousands of nonprofit organizations attract the volunteer support they need.

VolunteerMatch: Volunteer Services

There are hundreds of ways to help out. VolunteerMatch Services can help you more easily find the right volunteer opportunity making it easier to find a rewarding way to give back and make a difference.

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Maria Shriver Discusses California Volunteers on YouTube 

Maria Shriver talking about CaliforniaVolunteers.org

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Maria Shriver discusses launching CaliforniaVolunteers.org

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Maria Shriver at Watts Labor Community Action Center

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Another Lens Highlighting the Benefits of Giving Back 

The Health Benefits of Altruism - How Giving Back is Good For You

Being altruistic, or reaching out to help others, not only benefits the person being helped, but practicing altruism also has many benefits for the person doing the helping.  Altruism is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. It is a g...

What do you think of Maria Shriver? 

Interview with Maria Shriver on YouTube  

Just Who Will You Be? in the Amazon Spotlight 

Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. (ROUGHCUT)

by Maria Shriver

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/20/2008)

Just Who Will You Be? reminds us that the answer to many of life's question lie within -- and that we're all works in progress.

That means it's never too late to become the person you want to be.

Maria Shriver Author on Amazon 

What's Happening to Grand...

Ten Things I Wish I'd Kno...

What's Wrong with Timmy?

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What's Heaven

Ten Things I Wish I'd Known...in the Amazon Spotlight 

Ten Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Out into the Real World

by Maria Shriver

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/20/2008)

Inspired by a commencement speech given at the College of the Holy Cross, the book contains stories and insights that will be helpful, entertaining, and encouraging to graduates at every stage of life.

For anyone starting a new adventure or a life transition--graduation, marriage, parenthood, career change, or a significant birthday

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Maria Shriver, Husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Family 

Maria Shriver - Wife of the Governator 

Office of the Governor :: Home Page

Home Page for the Office of the Governor for the State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger

A Squidoo Lens on Maria Shriver's Husband - Arnold Schwarzenegger 

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician. He has changed carreer and is now in politics. currently Arnold Schwarzenegger is the Governor of the state of California.

Maria Shriver - Transforming the Women's Conference 

The Women's Conference

Shriver has transformed the Women's Conference into one of the nation's largest and most successful one-day women's conferences, with past speakers including Oprah Winfrey, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jane Fonda, Queen Noor of Jordan and Suze Orman.

She also created the Minerva Awards (named after the Goddess Minerva on the California State Seal who epitomizes courage, wisdom and strength), given annually at the conference, to highlight the achievements of California women who make extraordinary contributions to their communities and the state.

Maria Shriver at Work on Flickr 

Maria Shriver, Honorary Chair of the California Museum 

California Museum

Her leadership at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts has been instrumental in the creation of the California Hall of Fame which honors extraordinary Californians for their contributions to the state, nation and the world.

The first class of inductees in 2006 included legendary Californians such as Clint Eastwood, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart and Ronald Reagan to name a few, who truly embody innovative spirit of California.

Maria Shriver Videos 

LA Rally: Maria Shriver Announces Her Support for Barack

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What's Heaven? in the Amazon Spotlight 

What's Heaven?

by Maria Shriver

Amazon Price: (as of 07/20/2008)

Borne from actual questions asked by her own daughters, journalist Maria Shriver's What's Heaven? is a gentle narrative following the conversations that pass between a mother and a young daughter in the days immediately following the death of the child's special great-grandmother.

Recommended to help children cope with death.

Maria Shriver Children's Author on Amazon 

Other Children's Books by Maria Shriver.

What's Wrong with Timmy?

by Maria Shriver

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/20/2008)

What's Happening to Grandpa?

by Maria Shriver

Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 07/20/2008)

Along with Son Christopher Supporting Project Angel Food 

Project Angel Food

Maria Shriver and son Christopher celebrate the work of Project Angel Food at Annual Angel Awards. Project Angel Food prepares and delivers more than 400,000 meals a year to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses.

Maria Shriver's Involvement with the Special Olympics 

Special Olympics Board Meeting is First Stop for California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

Article from the Special Olympics site from 2003 about Maria's and Arnold's continued commitment to the Special Olympics.

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

Squidoo Lenses with Information on the Special Olympics 

Paralympics Winter and Summer Games

The next Summer Paralympics in 2008 will be held in Beijing, China, with the 2010 Winter Paralympics being staged from 12 to 21 March (2010) in Canada. The Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games is to take place in Vancouver and all c...

Special Needs Children - A Privilege to Raise and Love.

Raising a special needs child can be overwhelming and difficult, there is no doubt about that. However, I would like to focus on some things that a lot of people forget. Be grateful every day that you were chosen to take care of, and love your special...

Maria Shriver, Friends and Family at the Best Buddy Challenge  

Maria Shriver as a Best Buddies Challenge Participant 

Best Buddies

Intellectual Disabilities, Volunteering, Teen Volunteer, Charity Best Buddies is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

Nice day for a ride, Governor

In September Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California first lady Maria Shriver cycled side by side along with their 4 children on a 15-mile ride from Cambria to Hearst Castle benefiting intellectually disabled individuals.

2007 Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle

Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle is a fundraiser. We require that each rider commit to fundraise a certain amount in order to participate. We are proud to be one of the few charity events in the country that can promise that 100 percent of the funds raised by the riders go directly to Best Buddies.

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Maria Shriver a Featured Person in the Giving Back Group 

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Giving Back/Altruism Group Giving back is a way of doing good for others, for humanity and for the planet. It is a way of expressing your gratitude. The purpose of the Giving Back / Altruism Group is to focus on lenses about organizations, groups or...

Reader Feedback on the Maria Shriver Lens 

What do you think about Maria Shriver?

clouda9 Thank you for sharing...very inspiring and makes me think beyond my own little world. Posted April 11, 2008

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