Record-Breaking Athlete, Breast Cancer Survivor Speaks In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Karen Newman--a motivational speaker, world record-breaking athlete and survivor of two life-threatening diseases--will be a guest speaker at the Women Who Matter Luncheon in Greenwich on March 17.

Karen Newman--a motivational speaker, world record breaking athlete and survivor of two life-threatening diseases--will be a guest speaker at the Women Who Matter Luncheon in Greenwich.
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Sandra Diamond Fox

02/25/2016 5:00 a.m.

Newman's story and spirit are profiled in her memoir entitled "Just Three Words-Athlete, Mother, Survivor: How One Brave Woman, Against All Odds, Wins the Race Of Her Life."

Newman will focus on her background as well as on what really matters to her that has contributed to her success.

She will share her failures, successes and lessons learned through her battles with bulimia and aggressive stage 3 breast cancer and how she went on to become a seven-time All American Triathlete and Team USA World Competitor.

The luncheon celebrates women who make a difference and have a real impact on the Greenwich community and beyond.

The luncheon will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Milbrook Club, 61 Woodside Drive, in Greenwich.

Tickets are $50 per person, $475 for a table of ten. Please communicate seating preference by clicking here.

To register, click here.

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