Brooke Ellison to speak at 2005 Star Tribune Women’s Lecture Series presented by Herberger’sMinneapolis/St. Paul - (May 3, 2005) - The 2005 Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series presented by Herberger’s and produced by SMART TALK™ is proud to bring Brooke Ellison to Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday, May 11, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Ellison, whose life story was made into an A&E television movie directed by the late Christopher Reeve, is a triumphant and moving example of the limitless possibilities of a life lived with love and courage. Struck by a car and paralyzed from the neck down at age 11, Ellison never let her disability stop her from living her life to the fullest. Her accomplishments include being the first quadriplegic to graduate from Harvard University.
Media Passes
A limited number of media passes are available for the event on a first-come first-served basis. To obtain a media pass, please contact Pat Adkins, Star Tribune Communications, 612-673-7572 or padkins@startribune.com by 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10. Filming will be allowed only during the first 5-10 minutes of the evening’s program.
About the 2005 Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series
The 2005 Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series is presented by Herbergers with additional sponsorship support from Abbott Northwestern Hospital Center for Cosmetic Care. The Star Tribune Women’s Lecture Series is a production of SMART TALK™, America’s most prestigious women’s lecture series, produced by Bob Benia Productions Inc., a Toronto-based company that provides intelligent entertainment. www.talk.biz
Contact Pat Adkins
Phone: (612) 673-7572
Email: padkins@startribune.com
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