PEMBROKE — Claire Smith, former Olympian equestrian rider, will be speaking at Algonquin College on Thursday, March 28th at 7 pm, sponsored by the Women’s Initiative Network of Renfrew County. She will share stories about the arduous journey of healing she was forced to take after sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury, and recount how her life has evolved into something completely unexpected.
Ms. Smith is the author of many articles that have been published in a variety of academic and popular journals. Her memoir, Falling into Now: Memories of Sport, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Education, was published in November 2017 and has received much media attention. Links to TV appearances, magazine, and newspaper articles can be found at www.clairesmith-author.ca.
Ms. Smith has engaged audiences as a keynote speaker at regional and national events, where she has talked about her experiences as a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team, a severe Traumatic Brain Injury survivor, and a PhD. Her doctorate focused on the reconstruction of identity as part of the healing process for athletes who have experienced head injury.
In 2017 she was nominated as an amazing person in Ottawa for her volunteer efforts, and is presently on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Brain Injury Association.
Tickets are $5 for this event and may be reserved by emailing [email protected].
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Meet ‘n Greet. Drinks, dessert and fruit will be provided at the meeting. Some books will be available for purchase.
