Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver to Speak at Center for Hope Annual Luncheon March 1

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The Center for HOPE will welcome renowned journalist and best-selling author Maria Shriver to the podium as the keynote speaker for its 2018 Annual Luncheon on Thursday, March 1.  The event will be held at noon at the Country Club of Darien. _________

— an announcement from the Center for Hope

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As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Ms. Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable and stressful everyday life can be. In her new book, I’ve Been Thinking… the bestselling author, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist and mother of four shares her reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life. In the book, Ms. Shriver shares tales from her own life, including the guidance her mother gave her, how it felt to send her youngest off to college and what she has learned about handling the curveballs that life throws your way. All proceeds from the 2018 Center for HOPE Luncheon will benefit the Center for HOPE and The Den for Grieving Kids, Family Centers’ programs offering counseling and support to residents of lower Fairfield County coping with a loss, a critical illness or life-altering circumstance.

Kate Miliken and The Alternate Routes Inspire Center for HOPE Luncheon Crowd

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Motivational speaker and entrepreneur Kate Milliken delivered an inspirational keynote address at the 2017 Center for HOPE luncheon last week. The event was held May 16 at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton. ____________

— an announcement from Family Centers’ Center for Hope

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Milliken learned she had MS in 2006, and shared personal accounts of her journey as she came to grips with her diagnosis. Upon learning of her condition, she saw a need for a moment-based, authentic platform to show others what it was like to actually live with an illness. She started the online support forum, MyCounterpane, not only as a vehicle to share her own struggles, but also to stimulate conversation and inspire others to educate the public on MS and other illnesses through short movies.