Trisha Meili gives her time to organizations vital to her healing including The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI) at Mount Sinai Hospital, Gaylord Hospital, where she did much of her rehabilitation, and the Achilles Track Club that helped her run the New York City Marathon in 1995.
Recently, Trisha was the recipient of the Pacesetter Award from New York Hospital Queens, the Spirit of Achievement Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Courage Award from Boston's Magic 106.7 Exceptional Women Program, and was an Olympic Torchbearer in New York City.
Today, Trisha speaks about her journey of recovery and healing to groups, including businesses, universities, brain injury associations, sexual assault centers, and hospitals. With her book and lectures, she reaches out to people struggling through recovery from any number of problems, offering hope and possibility.
Trisha's inspirational speaking topics include:
Teamwork: The Power of Support
Leadership: The Power of Self Knowledge
Peak Performance: The Power of Personal Responsibility
Trisha Meili will be speaking or appearing at numerous events in the coming year. A sample of upcoming events follows.
February 2019 | |
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Unmasking the Voiceless - Keynote | Thursday, February 21, 2019, 6:00 PM |
November 2018 | |
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Women's Fund of Smith County Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon Keynote - The Power of Your Support | Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 11:30 AM |
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Achilles International Annual Gala "Celebrating Remarkable Women of Achilles" | Thursday, November 1, 2018, 6:00 PM |
October 2018 | |
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Jacksonville University Distinguished Lecture Series Keynote - Finding Resilience | Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 6:00 PM |
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Mohawk Valley Health System Annual Campaign for Quality Healthcare Conference Keynote - Patient's Perspective on Healing | Friday, October 12, 2018, 8:45 AM |
May 2018 | |
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CTE in the Female Brain: Researching Answers for Women Athletes, Veterans & Brain Injury Survivors - Keynote | Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 3:00 PM |
June 2017 | |
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Achilles 15th Annual Hope & Possibility Race | Sunday, June 25, 2017, 9:00 AM |
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A Talk of Hope & Possibility | Saturday, June 24, 2017, 4:00 pm |
March 2017 | |
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Penn Medicine Mind Your Brain Annual Conference | Friday, March 24, 2017, 8:45 AM |
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Womens Collective Giving Grantmakers Network (WCGN) National Leadership Forum | Tuesday, March 14, 2016, 8:30 AM |
August 2016 | |
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Achilles Connecticut Hope & Possibility Race | Sunday, August 21, 2016, 8:00 AM |
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Achilles Connecticut Pre-Race Celebration | Saturday, August 20, 2016, 5:30-7:30 PM |
June 2016 | |
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Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania Annual Conference | Monday, June 27, 2016, 9:00 AM |
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Achilles 14th Annual Hope & Possibility Race | Sunday, June 26, 2016, 9:00 AM |
May 2016 | |
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Achilles Nashville 3rd Annual Hope & Possibility Race | Saturday, May 14, 2016, 7:30 AM |
March 2016 | |
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The Junior League of San Diego Annual Charter | Sunday, March 6, 2016, 11:30 AM |
December 2015 | |
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UBS Women in Equities: Building Resiliency | Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 4:00 PM |
June 2015 | |
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Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, June 28, 2015, 8:30 AM |
May 2015 | |
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Achilles Munich Chapter Workout | Thursday, May 8, 2015, 6:00 PM |
April 2015 | |
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United States Coast Guard | Thursday, April 23, 2015, 1:00 PM |
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Cleveland Public Library Writers & Readers Series | Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2:00 PM |
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Achilles Pittsburgh Hope & Possibility Race | Saturday, April 11, 2015, 9:00 AM |
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Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce Salute to Working Women | Friday, April 10, 2015, 11:30 AM |
March 2015 | |
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Generation W: What's Wrong with this Picture? Panel Discussion | Friday, March 27, 2015, 8:00 AM |
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10th Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference | Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8:00 AM |
January 2015 | |
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Achilles International at Disney 1/2 Marathon | Friday, January 9, 2015 6:00 PM |
September 2014 | |
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United States Coast Guard: Women's Leadership Symposium | Thursday, September 18, 2014 9:00 AM |
June 2014 | |
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EVE Awards Luncheon Keynote | Friday, June 6, 2014, 11:30 AM |
May 2014 | |
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Achilles Nashville Hope & Possibility Race | Saturday, May 10, 2014, 8:00 AM |
April 2014 | |
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Achilles Pittsburgh Hope & Possibility Race | Sunday, April 13, 2014, 9:00 AM |
January 2014 | |
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Fully Living in the Moment and Planning for the Future | Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 11:00 AM |
May 2013 | |
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20th Anniversary Conference on Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation for Acquired Brain Injury | Friday, May 10, 2013, 8:45 AM |
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Power of the Pocketbook Luncheon | Thursday, May 9, 2013, 11:30 AM |
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The Power of Possibilities | Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 3:00 PM |
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Don Kent Legacy Society Award Luncheon | Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 11:30 AM |
April 2013 | |
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YWCA New Hampshire | Tuesday, April 30, 2013 5:00 PM |
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Foundations of Neurology & Neurosurgery Conference | Saturday, April 13, 2013, 8:00 AM |
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An Evening of Hope & Possibility | Friday, April 12, 2013, 6:00 PM |
February 2013 | |
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10th Annual Siskin Hospital Possibilities Luncheon | Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 11:30 AM |
November 2012 | |
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World AIDS Day Award Luncheon | Friday, November 30, 2012, 11:30 AM |
June 2012 | |
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10th Anniversary of Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, June 24, 2012, 8:30 AM |
May 2012 | |
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National Nurses Week Celebration | Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM |
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Women's Center of Jacksonville "Women Words & Wisdom" Speaker Series | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 5:30 PM |
April 2012 | |
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Children's Safety Village of Brant Women's Conference | Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
March 2012 | |
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Woman in Power Luncheon Series to Benefit Indian River Medical Center Foundation | Thursday, March 22, 2012, 12:00 PM |
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Woman in Power Luncheon Series to Benefit the American Red Cross - South Florida | Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 12:00 PM |
January 2012 | |
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Achilles International at Disney 1/2 Marathon | Friday, January 6, 2012 6:00 PM |
October 2011 | |
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Honor the Woman Luncheon to Support Rape and Sexual Assault Programs of Family Resources, Inc. | Wednesday, October 6, 2011, Noon |
September 2011 | |
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Brain Injury Association of Michigan | Friday, September 23, 2011, 9:00 AM |
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Annual Meeting of the Neurocritical Care Society | Thursday, September 22, 2011, 2:00 PM |
June 2011 | |
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9th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, June 26, 2011, 8:30 AM |
May 2011 | |
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Empowerment Through Medical Rehabilitation | Monday, May 16, 2011 |
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Managing and Leading Change | Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 8:30 am |
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New Jersey Governor’s Conference for Women | Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 11:15 AM |
April 2011 | |
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Warren Hospital Second Annual Women’s Event | Saturday, April 30, 2011, 1:00 PM |
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Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kickoff | Friday, April 1, 2011, 11:30am |
March 2011 | |
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Brain Injury Association of Tennessee Annual Conference | Friday, March 11, 2011, 9:00 AM |
February 2011 | |
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Santa Clara Valley Brain Injury Conference: Building on the Legacy of Coma to Community | Friday, February 25, 2011, 8:00 AM |
January 2011 | |
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BB&T Private Financial Services | Friday, January 28, 2011 Noon |
December 2010 | |
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The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) Annual Conference | Saturday, December 11, 2010, 10:30 AM |
November 2010 | |
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YWCA Circle of Woman Luncheon to Benefit the YWCA of Greater Flint | Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 11:30 AM |
October 2010 | |
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Woman in Power Luncheon Series to Benefit SafeHouse of Seminole | Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 12:00 PM |
September 2010 | |
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11th Annual Atlantic Neuroscience Institute Nursing Symposium: Promise, Transformation and Hope | Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
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12th Annual Wyoming Victim Services Conference | Monday, September 13, 2010, 8:30 AM |
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YWCA Clark County Benefit Luncheon | Thursday, September 2, 2010, 11:00 AM |
July 2010 | |
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Achilles Hope & Possibility 5K Race | Sunday, July 25, 2010, 1:00 PM |
June 2010 | |
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8th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, June 27, 2010, 8:30 AM |
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YWCA of San Diego County | Friday, June 18, 2010, 11:30 |
May 2010 | |
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Luzerne County Community College | Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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5th Annual Black Hills Brain Injury Conference | Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:30 AM |
April 2010 | |
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Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 11:30 AM |
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University of Delaware, Sexual Offense Support -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month | Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30 PM |
March 2010 | |
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America | Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:30 PM |
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University of Baltimore, "Moral Character in Everyday Life" | Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 12.30 PM |
January 2010 | |
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Woman in Power Luncheon Series to Benefit the YWCA of Palm Beach County | Thursday, January 14, 2010, 11:45 AM |
November 2009 | |
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SAVI Advocate Training | Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:45 AM |
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American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition | Sunday, November 8, 2009, 5:30 PM |
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Rotary Club of New York Victory Lunch | Monday, November 2, 2009, 11:45 AM |
October 2009 | |
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Achilles Tribute Dinner | Thursday, October 29, 2009, 6:00 PM |
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Brain Injury Association of New York Journey of Hope Gala | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
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Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County Annual Appreciation Luncheon & 30th Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, October 8 2009, 11:45 AM |
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The Woman's Club of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Annual Fundraising Luncheon | Tuesday, October 6, 2009. 11:45 AM |
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Minneapolis Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center | Friday, October 2, 2009, 8:30 AM |
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Toast of the Town Breakfast Fundraiser for Normandale Community College Foundation | Thursday, October 1 2009, 8:00 AM |
September 2009 | |
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15th Annual Patient Care Conference sponsored by The Neuroscience Group and ThedaCare | Friday, September 25, 2009, 3:00 PM |
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DePaul University | Monday, September 14, 2009 |
July 2009 | |
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Achilles Hope & Possibility 5K Race | Sunday, July 26, 2009, 1:00 PM |
June 2009 | |
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7th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, June 28, 2009, 8:30 AM |
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Brigham and Women's Hospital Neuroscience Nursing Conference | Thursday, June 11, 2009, 7:00 AM |
April 2009 | |
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STARS Annual Border Issues Conference | Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 12:00 PM |
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Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English: Writing Conference | Thursday, April 23, 2009, 8:30 AM |
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The Fleet & Family Support Center | Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
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Safe Haven - Crisis and Recovery Center for Sexual Assault | Thursday, April 2, 2009, 6:00 PM |
March 2009 | |
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American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) | Sunday, March 29, 2009, 8:00 AM |
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Indiana State Conference on Sexual Violence | Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:00 AM |
November 2008 | |
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Suffield Academy | Monday, November 10, 2008, 12:00 PM |
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SAVI Advocate Training | Saturday, November 8, 2008, 11:30 AM |
October 2008: | |
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Achilles Tribute Dinner | Thursday, October 30, 2008, 6:00 PM |
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San Antonio Spurs Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk | Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8:30 AM |
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Entrepreneur Organization, Silicon Valley Chapter | Thursday, October 16, 2008, 6:00 PM |
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The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) | Thursday, October 2, 2008 |
September 2008: | |
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Transforming Adversity: A Day of Inspiration, Hope and Healing | Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
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Transforming Adversity: A Day of Inspiration, Hope and Healing | Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
August 2008: | |
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Victim Service Center of Orange County Annual Fundraiser | Thursday, August 28, 5:30 PM |
June 2008 | |
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6th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, June 22, 2008, 8:30 AM |
April 2008 | |
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Brain Injury Association of Minnesota | Thursday April 17, 2008, 4:15 PM |
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Mayo Clinic Rochester | Friday, April 18, 2008, 12:00 PM |
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Tedy and Heidi Bruschi's Night of Inspiration | Saturday, April 19, 2008, 6:30PM |
March 2008 | |
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Transforming Adversity: A Day of Inspiration, Hope and Healing | Saturday |
November 2007 | |
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San Antonio Spurs Hope & Possibility 5K Run/Walk | Sunday, November 18, 2007, 8:30 AM |
September 2007 | |
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Methodist Hospital Dinner Contact: Deb Ahl | Friday, September 28, 2007, 5:30 PM |
June 2007 | |
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Fourth National Sexual Assault Response Team Training Conference Promoting Justice, Health and Hope | Friday, June 1, 2007, 8:30 AM |
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Pennsylvania Emergency Nurses Association Annual Conference Contact: Michele Buraczewski RN, MSN, CEN | Friday, June 8, 2007, 11:00 AM |
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Achilles Hope & Possibility Race | Sunday, June 17, 2007, 8:00 AM |
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5th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race Central Park | Sunday, June 24, 2007, 8:30 AM |
April 2007 | |
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Family Support Services Annual Luncheon Contact: Joette Campbell, 806-342-2503 | Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 11:45 AM |
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Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier Sexual Assault Awareness Dinner Contact: Nicole Drum | Saturday, April 28, 2007, 6:00 PM |
March 2007 | |
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Women for Women Contact: Angela Cummings, 212-423-2149 | Monday, March 12, 2007, 1:00 PM |
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Traumatic Brain Injury Day Program Contact: Charlene Bang | Monday, March 26, 2007, 1:30 PM |
November 2006 | |
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Metropolitan Pavilion
Contact: Achilles Track Club | Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 6:00 PM |
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Bearcat Ball Contact: John Scully | Saturday, November 4, 2006, 6:00 PM |
October 2006 | |
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Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Contact: Cathy Dolhi | Friday, October 6, 2006, 10:00 AM |
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18th Annual Vermont Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
Contact: Robin Castle | Thursday, October 12, 2006, 9:15 AM |
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4th Annual Heads Held High Walk for Brain Injury Awareness
Contact: Maureen Butler | Saturday, October 14, 2006, 10:00 AM |
September 2006 | |
Brain Injury Association of Indiana Contact: Lindsay Meyer | Thursday, September 21, 2006, 8:30 AM |
August 2006 | |
4th Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility 5 Mile Race | Sunday, August 6, 2006, 8:30am |
June 2006 | |
New York State Broadcasters Association | Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
Harvard Medical School Graduation | Friday, June 23, 2006, 5:00 PM |
May 2006 | |
Easter Seals Goodwill Industries | Thursday, May 11, 2006, 3:30 PM |
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOSCA) Luncheon Contact: June Chalfant, Development Director | Friday, May 5, 2006; 11:30 AM |
Nevada Women's Fund Women of Achievement Luncheon Contact: Denise Yoxsimer, Executive Director | Tuesday, May 16, 2006; 12:00 PM |
The National Center for Victims of Crime Contact: Louise Andrews, Development and Events Coordinator | Wednesday, May 24, 2006; 6:00 PM |
April 2006 | |
The Retreat Annual Luncheon Contact: Kimberley Nichols, Development Associate | Wednesday, April 5, 2006; 12:00 PM |
March 2006 | |
Girls Scouts Chesapeake Bay Women of Distinction Contact: Audrey Boys | Wednesday, March 7, 2006; 4:00 PM |
February 2006 | |
Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island Annual Conference Contact: Sharon Brinkworth, Executive Director | Wednesday, February 8, 2006; 9:00 AM |
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Tribute to Courage Gala Contact: Gina Johnson, Executive Director | Saturday, February 18, 2006; 7:00 PM |
December 2005 | |
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Contact: Steven Patrick | Monday, December 5, 2005 |
November 2005 | |
Achilles Track Club Annual Tribute Dinner Contact: Dick Traum | Thursday, November 3, 2005 |
Family Support Center of New Jersey Contact: Enza Jacobowitz | Friday, November 4, 2005 |
Allegheny General Hospital | Friday, November 18, 2005 |
October 2005 | |
Brain Injury Association of Delaware Annual Conference Contact: Gail Launay | Wednesday, October 19. 2005 |
California Governor & First Lady's Conference on Women & Families | Thursday, October 27, 2005 |
September 2005 | |
Network of Executive Women Annual Leadership Conference | Tuesday, September 27, 2004 |
June 2005 | |
Brain Injury Association of New York State Annual Conference | Thursday, June 9 |
May 2005 | |
Fairfield Network of Executive Women (www.fnew.org) | Wednesday, May 4 |
Achilles Track Club Book Club | Saturday, May 7 |
Sacred Heart Academy | Tuesday, May 10 |
Builders of Hope Breakfast | Thursday, May 12 |
Women's Health Expo | Saturday, May 14 |
Brain Injury Association of New Jersey Annual Conference | Thursday, May 19 |
April 2005 | |
2nd Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium | Tuesday, April 5 |
Plug Power Inc. Leader's in Service Program | Wednesday, April 6 |
Annual Candlelight Observance for National Crime Victims' Rights Week | Thursday, April 7 |
Annual Hope & Possibility Lecture Series | Wednesday, April 13 |
Victim's Right's Rally | Thursday, April 14 |
Brain Injury Association of Kentucky Annual Conference | Friday, April 15 |
Providence Health System's Leadership Excellence Forum | Thursday, April 27 |