The Museum of Science and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital present
Making History And Breaking Barriers:
A Discussion With Ernst Van Dyk, The Seven-Time Boston Marathon Men's Wheelchair Division Champion
Friday, April 17, 2:30pm
Museum of Science: Science & Technology Stage
Ernst van Dyk is the seven-time Boston Marathon Men's Wheelchair Division Champion. Over the years, Ernst has become a world-renowned motivational speaker, speaking about overcoming adversity, setting goals, making sense out of setbacks in life and living a dream. He instills hope in audiences of all ages and abilities about finding meaning in life and making the best of the cards you got dealt. This year he will be going for his record-breaking eighth win in Boston. Some of Ernst's other accomplishments include: First Wheelchair Racer to break 1h20 for the marathon, only athlete to medal in 2 sports in Beijing at the 2008 Olympics, and World's Best Time for the marathon of 1:18.27 (2004). Ernst is also the captain of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital's Race for Rehab Marathon Team. The Spaulding team was one of six selected by the Boston Athletic Association(r) to be an official charity in 2009. For more information please visit www.spauldingrehab.org.
Free with Museum admission. A limited number of free admission passes are available.
Contact Maria Cabrera at 617-589-0418 or mcabrera@mos.org for more information.
