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The Oshman Family JCC Presents Diana Nyad

Author/Long-Distance Swimmer Shares Her Inspirational Story

How can repeated failures contribute to success? Author Diana Nyad shares some of the important physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychological lessons she learned when facing her fears after four failed attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida. Nyad finally accomplished her lifelong dream at the age of 64.

Join Nyad at the Oshman Family JCC Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 PM for a discussion and signing of her book, Find a Way.

Tickets are available at www.paloaltojcc.org/nyad.

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Premium: (includes priority seating and book) $50 General Public, $40 Members and J-Pass holders

General Admission: $20 General Public, $8 Students, $15 Members & J-Pass holders

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