Gold Medalist Aly Raisman to Appear at Speaking of Women 2019

Aly Raisman, one of the most decorated female gymnasts of all time and an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, will be the featured guest at The Center for Family Justice’s 22nd annual Speaking of Women luncheon.

Raisman’s Speaking of Women keynote conversation, which will be moderated by event emcee Anna Zap of Star 99.9 radio, will take place at The Waterview in Monroe on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The luncheon program begins at 11:30 a.m.

Co-chaired by Sarah Cwikla Mastropole of Easton and Anna Rodrigues of Monroe, Speaking of Women is CFJ’s most important annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the event, which is sponsored by People’s United Bank, benefit the thousands of victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse CFJ serves each year in the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.

In addition to her impressive accomplishments at the highest levels of her sport, Raisman is an advocate for athletes and others impacted by sexual abuse, calling for systemic changes within the youth sports culture. In her New York Times bestselling memoir, Fierce, she detailed the highs and lows of her journey, including her survival of sexual abuse.

“We are excited and honored to have Aly Raisman join us for our always meaningful and inspiring Speaking of Women luncheon,” said Debra A. Greenwood, CFJ’s President & CEO. “As we continue to have important conversations in our culture about the prevalence of domestic and sexual abuse, we believe Aly will bring an important message to our audience and hope this message will inspire those who support our mission of bringing hope into the lives of victims and survivors as they recover and heal.”

Greenwood noted the Speaking of Women event is always an important lead in to October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Speaking of Women gives us a necessary platform to raise awareness about our efforts to offer help to anyone impacted by domestic or sexual violence.”

Tickets for Speaking of Women are $175 each. Tickets to a special pre-luncheon VIP reception are $250 each. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For tickets and more information about Speaking of Women featuring Aly Raisman, please contact CFJ’s Development & Events Coordinator Chalae Satawhite at CSatawhite@CenterforFamilyJustice.org or call 203-334-6154 ext. 135.