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Jackie Chan: Special Olympics gives hope to parents of mentally challenged

World famous kungfu star Jackie Chan expressed his appreciation to Special Olympics just hours before the opening ceremony in Shanghai, telling the press that the event may give hope to parents of intellectually disabled children. "I w ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Oct 03 2007

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