SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 4, 2013) - Shannon Miller, the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, is the featured speaker at the fifth event of the 2013 ScholarShare Speaks speaker series. The event, "Winning Every Day with Shannon Miller: Life Lessons from an Olympian, Mom, Entrepreneur and Cancer Survivor," will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego.
The free presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and provide women with information they need to make informed decisions on health and fitness for themselves and their families.
"We are thrilled to have Shannon Miller participate in our speaker series," said Zeny Agullana, executive director at ScholarShare Investment Board. "Her unparalleled accomplishments as a gymnast and her courageous battle with cancer will surely inspire during this special event."
Prior to the event, ScholarShare Speaks will host a reception for registered guests, where they'll enjoy the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's exhibits. The Fleet features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in eight galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions.
To learn more about ScholarShare Speaks and to register for this event, visit www.ScholarShareSpeaks.com. To learn more about Shannon Miller, visit www.ShannonMillerLifestyle.com.
About ScholarShare Speaks
ScholarShare Speaks is the official speaker series of ScholarShare, California's 529 College Savings Plan. ScholarShare Speaks promotes the sharing of knowledge through the discussion of important topics in education, health and parenting. ScholarShare Speaks events are held throughout the state of California and are open to the public at no or minimal cost.
About the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center ("the Fleet") is home to Southern California's only IMAX® Dome Theater and 100+ hands-on science exhibits for all ages. Watch immersive giant-screen films in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, featuring the world's first NanoSeam™ Dome screen in an IMAX theater and the first theater in the country to share a digital planetarium with an IMAX Dome theater. Experience eight galleries of fun, interactive exhibits, including major traveling exhibitions. Enjoy sandwiches, salads and healthy treats in Galileo's Café. Find unique educational toys and games, books, IMAX DVDs and more in the North Star Science Store. Located at 1875 El Prado, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd, the Fleet Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the public understanding and enjoyment of science and technology. For more information, please call (619) 238-1233 or visit the website at www.rhfleet.org.