Mead To Speak at St. Petersburg College

Al Mead, an inspirational and motivational speaker as well as former Paralympic athlete, is slated to speak at St. Petersburg College-Clearwater Campus, Florida, on June 9, 2004.

Mead also presented the keynote address for the college's "Narrowing the Gulf for Disadvantaged Students" conference five years ago, delivering a message that many people continue to talk about today, the college noted.

An amputee since the age of nine, Mead has won medals in two Paralympic Games, served as vice-chairman of the Board of Directors for the 1996 Paralympic Organizing Committee, and as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Mead broke then-existing world records in the 100-, 200- and 400- meter races during Paralympic trials. Competing in the long jump, he won a gold medal in the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, Korea and took silver in the 1992 Games in Barcelona, Spain.

His presentation on June 9 will address learning to rise above life's challenges. In a statement, the college noted that young people will be inspired and challenged to excel in whatever they do; adults will better understand the important role they play in helping future generations; and the physically challenged will be encouraged to rise above any circumstances.

St. Petersburg College has offered 75 years of allied health education and currently offers 11 allied health programs to more than 1,500 students yearly. The college most recently announced plans to open a new O&P school, offering a baccalaureate program, postgraduate certificate program, and an associate degree program for technicians.

The event featuring Mead begins at 10 AM and will be held in the Arts Auditorium of the Clearwater Campus, 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater.

For more information about Al Mead's presentation, call Peg Connell, special populations coordinator of St. Petersburg College, at 727.341.3398.

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