Jones to speak at UNBC Legacy Breakfast
Olympic gold medallist and two-time world curling champion Jennifer Jones will be the headline speaker at the fifth annual University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast on Wednesday March 6.
Jones is Canada’s most decorated and recognized women’s curler. She won gold as skip of the Canadian team at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, going undefeated over 11 games. More recently, Jones won her second women’s world curling title in March in North Bay, Ont.
“We could not be happier to welcome Jennifer to the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre and have her be a part of our annual Legacy Breakfast fundraiser,” said UNBC athletics and recreation director Loralyn Murdoch.
“Jones has accomplished so much in her sport and life including a major comeback post ACL injury, to being wife, parent and winning an Olympic medal. I am very excited to hear her story and hope that she inspires all who attend.”
Jones also has strong academic credentials.
A graduate of the University of Manitoba, where she completed her Bachelor of Laws degree in 1999, Jones has worked as a lawyer both in private practice and as in-house counsel in a corporate setting.
In its five-year history, the Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast has raised more than $250,000.
Tickets are $90 for an individual seat, or $720 for a table of eight. Other ticketing options are also available. The doors open at 6:45 a.m. and the breakfast begins at 7 a.m.
For information, or to register a table, visit www.unbc.ca/ legacy-breakfast.