Chris Gardner Brings 'Back 2 High School Permission 2 Dream' Tour to Lamar High School on February 14

WHAT

The Chris Gardner Foundation brings the nationwide Back 2 High School Permission 2 Dream tour to Lamar High School on Feb. 14 from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. The speaking engagement, presented with support from Smart Financial in partnership with the Smart Financial Foundation, is part of Chris Gardner’s goal of inspiring over 100,000 students to achieve their dreams.

 

Gardner— entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and author of “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which was the inspiration for the motion picture of the same name starring Will Smith— has taken his message of self-reliance and positivity to millions of people globally and is now focusing on inspiring the next generation in the United States. He will discuss the lessons he learned as a child and how every student has the same opportunity to reach their goals.

 

Media is invited to cover the event, with interview opportunities with Gardner, school administrators and Smart Financial representatives available at the conclusion of the program at 12 p.m. To arrange interviews or access, please contact Madison Sowell.

WHERE

Lamar High School
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

WHEN

Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

PARKING

Park in the “West side” parking lot. Once inside, go to the 1st floor Welcome Center and ask for Mrs. Jones.

MEDIA

Madison Sowell, The CKP Group

CONTACT

madison@theckpgroup.com / 832-244-2391