With her second book, Learning to Breathe launching in October, Canadian Gold Medalist, Clara Hughes is the only athlete in Olympic history to win multiple medals in both summer and winter Games, representing Canada in both speed skating and cycling. In addition, she served as Team Canada’s flag-bearer at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
As the founding spokesperson for Bell Let’s Talk, a campaign designed to end the stigma attached to mental illness, Hughes helped jumpstart the conversation on mental health in Canada. She believes in the power of story to enact change and that each person has one to share. The opportunity to share her own has taught her how to listen deeply to others. Allowing another to be seen, heard, and believed is a powerful space she brings to every event. This connection has been made countless times after her poignant talks and we are excited to be on her calendar!
CFUW Burlington will cohost this event with A Different Drummer Books. Tickets and further details to follow.