Women United breakfast will feature former race car driver Danica Patrick

Women across the region can step into the fast lane when former race car driver Danica Patrick takes the stage at the United Way of the Big Bend’s Women United Breakfast, Thursday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m.  Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring the breakfast are invited to contact the United Way at uwbb.org.

“This breakfast is a way to celebrate and mobilize the collective power of women in the Big Bend to address the needs of women and children in poverty,” said Susie Busch-Transou, chair of the breakfast and a local business owner. “To have the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing as our speaker is a fitting tribute to the strong, talented and powerful women leaders who care about our community and are committed to creating positive and lasting change.”

Men who support the contributions of women are encouraged to also attend the breakfast.

Patrick is the most successful woman in American open-wheel racing. Her win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win by a woman in the IndyCar Series race. As a racecar driver, she broke barriers and set records with her on-track performance. Today, she focuses on her passions of helping others achieve their goals, good food, great wine and fitness.

Patrick was named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list and has graced the cover of prestigious publications. She has appeared in a record-setting 14 Super Bowl commercials, 13 of which were for longtime partner, GoDaddy. She is also the author of a book "Pretty Intense" which is now a popular podcast by Patrick. 

In addition to sharing her success on the track, Patrick will speak on the challenges all women leaders face and how women can enhance their talents and resources to do good in their local community and the world-at-large.

“This breakfast is one of the most important events for United Way of the Big Bend’s Women United,” said Angie Sipple, chair of the affinity group within the United Way of the Big Bend.

Women United consists of women leadership givers who are passionate and committed to the work of the United Way. “It is also an opportunity for individuals across the region to come learn more about our work to support women and children in poverty, or the edge of poverty, and United Way’s early literacy program, ReadingPals,” said Sipple. “It’s a perfect forum to become engaged and involved in our community.”

The breakfast will take place Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the University Center Club. For more information about Women United and sponsorship opportunities for the event please visit uwbb.org.

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