Quincy Jones wasn’t only a music business legend; he was a real chief in spreading the message of inclusion! His dedication to the A Very Particular Christmas (AVCS) albums is unmatched, serving to deliver folks collectively via the ability of music.
Because of his assist, unbelievable artists like Luther Vandross shared unforgettable tracks like “The Christmas Music”—all to champion a world the place we #ChooseToInclude .
AVSC has raised thousands and thousands of {dollars}, distributed by the Christmas Data Belief to needy Particular Olympics nationwide Packages permitting them to participate in varied ranges of sport that they’d not in any other case have been capable of afford on the time.
His contribution to a number of Particular Olympics World Video games will all the time be remembered and cherished. In 2003, Jones walked within the Opening Ceremony Parade of Athletes. He wrote the theme songs for the 2007 World Video games in Shanghai and the 2019 World Video games in Abu Dhabi .
Through the years, Jones turned shut with Particular Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver —a bond that began in 1999 after they each obtained doctorates from the College of Miami. He fondly remembered their friendship in a letter honoring Mrs. Shriver throughout Particular Olympics’ 40th anniversary.
All the Particular Olympics motion extends condolences to Quincy Jones’ many members of the family, family members and mates.
