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FridAy, noveMber 4, 2016Hilton Garden Inn | 235 Hoosick St. | Troy, NY 12180

Featuring J.R. MartinezVeteran, Actor, Author and

DWTS Season 13 Champion

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Join us for an inspiring afternoon at theWomen Against MS (WAMS) Luncheon

the Capital District’s Premier Networking Eventto benefit

WAMS will be featuring a spectacular silent auction with handbags, purses and accessories. Bid on beautiful items from Kate Spade, Nine West, Michael Kors, Madison Handbags and more. Get something special while helping create a world free of MS!

Jewelry DrawingThank you to our Raffle Sponsor Frank Adams Jewelers for donating a Michael Aram Silver Twig Bangle with Amethysts valued at $980!

American artist Michael Aram studied in New York before going on an inspirational journey to India. There he discovered a rich metalworking tradition that inspired his turn toward handcrafted design. The tension of line, form and meaning is a distinguishing characteristic of Aram’s extraordinary designs. Each piece in his collection is handmade and therefore uniquely one of a kind.

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Actor, author, motivational speaker, advocate, U.S. Army veteran and Dancing with the Stars season 13 Champion, J.R. Martinez will be the featured guest speaker at the 2016 WAMS Luncheon. Best known for his role as “Brot Monroe,” on the daytime drama All My Children, J.R.’s career path has been incredible, and perhaps even a bit improbable.

A student athlete, Martinez had aspirations of making it to the NFL. After high school, he joined the Army and was deployed to Iraq. While on maneuvers, J.R. was trapped in a burning Humvee. Severely injured, he suffered smoke inhalation and burns to a third of his body. He spent nearly three years in recovery. In 2008, All My Children was auditioning for a veteran to join the cast and a friend encouraged J.R. to try out. What began as a three-month story arc for his character developed into a three-year role. J.R. then went on to inspire a nation on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars as the season 13 champion. J.R. shared his story in the New York Times best-seller, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit, a memoir about how he was able to take his own personal tragedy and turn it into an inspiration for others.

J.R. travels the world, spreading his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation. His story is unique, but his message is universal: your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome.

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FridAy, noveMber 4, 2016Hilton Garden Inn | 235 Hoosick St. | Troy, NY 12180

Check-in/Networking 11:30 a.m.

Celebrity Meet & Greet, Mimosa’s and Purse/Accessory Silent Auction

Luncheon Program Begins at 12:30 p.m.