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- Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2016 02:00
Join community partners, the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce, Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of the Mon Valley, and the Belle Vernon Rotary for a special event with retired Marine Captain, endurance amputee athlete, and motivational speaker Eric McElvenny on Thursday, February 25. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m.
Eric, a native of Belle Vernon, is an endurance athlete living in San Diego, California. Eric deployed three times as a Marine and, on his final tour, was wounded after stepping on an IED. Eric suffered the amputation of his right leg below the knee, a life-changing event that began his next journey.
Faced with a physical challenge and an uncertain future, Eric made a promise to himself to run an Ironman triathlon. On his journey from the hospital bed to the finish line in Kona Hawaii, he realized the challenge and adversity he was up against and discovered the techniques he used to reach the finish line could be used against the challenges we all entertain. Eric uses his own personal experiences and stories to engage audiences and discusses topics on leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, goal setting and discipline.
Event sponsors include Monongahela Valley Hospital and Tregembo Motors. Sponsorship opportunities are available. This event is open to the public and tickets are currently on sale for $15/person, with light refreshments included. To purchase tickets, call the GRC at 724-929-3329.
To learn more about Eric, visit www.ericmcelvenny.com. Event proceeds will be donated to the Eric McElvenny Challenged Athletes Foundation
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