Peggy Fleming to Give Motivational Speech at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

Northern Quest Resort and Casino is inviting survivors and friends to attend a motivational speech and “meet and greet” with Breast Cancer Survivor and 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist Ice Skater Peggy Fleming. The event will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 7:00PM – 9:00PM at the Pend Oreille Pavilion inside the Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The night will begin with a reception – including complimentary soft drinks, coffee and dessert bar – followed by a motivational speech from Peggy Fleming. This is an RSVP event only, for ages 21 and above. Please visit www.komeneasternwashington.org to sign up.

In 1968, Peggy Fleming obtained worldwide recognition as she incontestably took the Olympic Gold medal for her free-skating program in Grenoble. As ABC televised the Winter Games live and in color for the first time ever, families around the world were able to witness the California-native bring home the one and only gold medal for the United States that year. Peggy’s career and fame quickly continued to rise with her television appearances for sitcoms, specials, and commercial endorsements, as she became a national icon. In 1998, 30 years after winning the gold, this symbol of grace, beauty and strength faced another challenge as she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now as a survivor, Peggy is a true advocate for promoting awareness and providing strength to her followers.

Join the Eastern Washington Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as the Olympic Gold Medalist makes her way to the Northern Quest Resort and Casino to meet her fans, share her successful battle against breast cancer and emphasizes the importance of regular screenings for early detection.

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