Mr. Deford is a commentator on NPR Morning Edition, a correspondent on HBO show, Real Sports, with Bryant Gumble,and a senior contributing writer at Sports Illustrated. He is also author of 15 books, including Casey on the Loose,which is being turned into a Broadway music and Alex: The Life of a Child, a memoir about his daughter who died of cystic fibrosis. For sixteen years, Deford served as National Chairman of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and he remains Chairman Emeritus.
As journalist, Deford has received numerous honors in his field, including election to the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters and was voted by his peers as U.S. Sportswriter of the year six times.
Schedule
8 to 9 am Private "Meet and Greet" with Mr. Deford. Ticket required.
Limited number of tickets available at $20 each.
9 to 10 am Keynote speech - Reserved seating - Front rows in chairs - $5 per person. General admission seating will be available but will be lawn seating, behind reserved rows.
Tickets are available through Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce by calling 515-993-5472
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