Erica Wiebe shares her story with cancer survivors
Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist, former Faculty of Kinesiology Thrive Centre volunteer gives motivational talk
/EINPresswire.com/ -- CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - February 07, 2017) - After winning the gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this past summer, Erica Wiebe showcased to the world what hard work, perseverance, and a resilience mindset can achieve. Wiebe trained at the University of Calgary while completing her degrees in Kinesiology and Arts and she volunteered for more than three semesters at the Thrive Centre in the Faculty of Kinesiology. This Thursday, February 9, she shares her story with cancer survivors and the next generation of Thrive Centre volunteers.
WHAT: Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist in wresting and former Thrive Centre volunteer Erica Wiebe shares her story with cancer survivors and the next generation of Thrive Centre volunteers.
WHEN: Thursday, February 9, at 2:30-3:30 p.m. Media interview to follow.
WHERE: Kinesiology Complex KNA 160 - Closest parking in lots are L5, L16 and L9 **media can park free in a vehicle marked with the outlet or have a business card on the dash**
WHO: Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist Erica Wiebe, researcher Dr. Nicole Culos Reed, PhD, and Thrive Centre volunteer
About the Thrive Centre
The Faculty of Kinesiology's Thrive Centre is an innovative fitness facility aiming to empower and improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer. It is free for use for cancer patients, survivors and their support people. The gym is monitored by exercise specialists and volunteers who have specific cancer and exercise training.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is making tremendous progress on its journey to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.'
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Media Contact
Leanne Yohemas
Director, Communications and Marketing
Faculty of Kinesiology
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University of Calgary
403.220.7652
403.389.2336 - Mobile
lmyohema@ucalgary.ca
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