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Inspirational speaker Debbie Wooten coming to Cascade Campus
Photos and Story by James Hill
In honor of Martin Luther King and Black History Month, the Cascade ASPCC is sponsoring a visit by Debbie Wooten at noon, Monday, Jan. 28, CA TH 122. Wooten (Check her full biography) is an expert in overcoming adversity. Born on the South side of Chicago with Spina Bifida and contracting polio at five months, she entered a world of poverty, racism, abuse and family suicide. Her story is a vision of what the human spirit can prevail through. Debbie “hits home” emotionally with a wide range of audiences. From CEOs of top companies to college students, all line up after her speech to give her hugs and tell how they related to her story on some level.
Her strength includes getting her message across that if she can rise above poverty, abuse, prejudice and physical barriers anyone can succeed. The fact that she gives her speech with great humor and pathos is a plus.
For more information, call (503) 978-5188.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »