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Redefining Defeat: An Evening with Quinn Nystrom, MS in Provo, UT

April 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Redefining Defeat: Turning Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones

Life is a series of reactions to unpredictable circumstances. Quinn was 13 years old when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease with no cure. Years later she sought treatment for an eating disorder. Hear her story of finding hope in life’s toughest moments.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Doors open & hors d’oeuvres at 6:30pm
Speaking begins at 7:00pm
Mingle and book signing after the presentation

Brigham Young University
Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB)
Room B135
Provo, UT

 

Park in the first lot on West Campus Drive (by the Jesse Knight Building) or in the lot at the north end of 1230 N (by the Museum of Art)

 

 

 

Please join us for an evening packed with information, stories, laughter, and most of all – hope!

Although this event is free, an RSVP is requested. Please RSVP below:

This event is sponsored by the BYU Diabetes Club & Center for Change

About the Presenter: Quinn Nystrom, MS

Quinn Nystrom, M.S. is a well-known and respected advocate in the diabetes world who shares her remarkable story of living with type 1 diabetes and her recovery from an eating disorder. She’s been featured nationally on XM Radio, Glamour Magazine, MSN, Diabetes Forecast and The Learning Channel (TLC).  Quinn authored the book, If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes?, and is a dynamic and passionate speaker who brings a hopeful message of living a full and beautiful life.

 

Details

Date:
April 2, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Brigham Young University
Joseph F Smith Bldg Room B135
Provo, UT 84602 United States
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