An Evening with Greg Louganis May 2, 2009

This very special event is coming to Charlotte for one night only. Greg and host, Dale Pierce, will host an “Inside the Actor Studio” type scenario. He will answer questions about his HIV, coming out, diving career, and personal life. Don’t miss this event and hear the stories directly from Greg. Mr. Louganis and Mr. Pierce are founding a new non profit foundation called the Greg Louganis Positively Pet Foundation, a new HIV resource mission to assist persons with HIV with their pet care needs. The need for this type of resource is much needed in the area. Greg is looking forward to starting this project to make sure people who are having financial hardships do not have to chose between their own resource s and resources for their pets.

Greg Louganis is clearly the world’s greatest diver and a fine athlete. At the 1988 Olympic Games he was awarded the Maxwell House/United States Olympic Committee Spirit Award as the Olympic athlete who had best exhibited the ideals of the Olympic spirit, demonstrated extraordinary courage and contributed significantly to the sport.
In 1994 Louganis announced publicly that he was gay. His autobiography, Breaking the Surface, was published in 1995, where he told the world that and how he contracted HIV virus.
Now he raises funds against AIDS and gives lectures to warn people against it.
Today, Greg speaks out on the obstacles he has overcome with a warmth and grace that embody the Olympic spirit. A popular speaker for universities, community associations, health care organizations and corporate groups, his honest message of acceptance and understanding has inspired millions around the world. Greg is also very involved and dedicates most of his time to his love of dogs.

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