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Elizabeth Smart : My Story

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time . Elizabeth was abducted on June 5 , 2002 , and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape . Fortunately , the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12 , 2003 after being held prisoner for 9 grueling months .
To hear more about Elizabeths story , we invite you to join us on Friday , September 16 , 2016 from 8:30am to 5:00pm for the 3rd Annual “ It ’ s Your Time ! Women ’ s Conference ”, presented by the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Houston Methodist St . John Hospital .
Through this traumatic experience Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction , recovery programs and National legislation . Elizabeth triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction , which lead to conviction .
The Founder of the “ Elizabeth Smart Foundation ”, Elizabeth has also helped promote The National AMBER Alert , The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act and other safety legislation to help prevent abductions .
Elizabeth has chronicled her experiences in the New York Times best-selling book , “ My Story .” In addition , she and other abduction survivors worked with the Department of Justice to create a survivors guide , entitled , “ You ’ re Not Alone : The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment .” This guide is meant to encourage children who have gone through similar experiences not to give up but to know that there is hope for a rewarding life .
Elizabeth ’ s abduction and recovery continues to motivate parents , law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children ’ s safety . She emphasizes vigilance by “ every day ” people and the belief that hope always exist to find every missing child .
Elizabeth ’ s example is a daily demonstration that there really is life after a tragic event . Smart attended Brigham Young University , studying music as a harp performance major . She married her husband Matthew in 2012 .
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Starting at 8:30 a . m . and concluding at 5:00 p . m ., this is a day that no woman should miss ! Here ’ s why :
The day begins with a delicious breakfast and Jan Hargrave , who teaches you the ways in which your body communicates to the world around you . Keynote luncheon speaker will be Elizabeth Smart , Ms . Smart will also be available directly after the luncheon to autograph books and take photos .
Throughout the day , women can choose custom workshops from many different speakers focusing on health and wellness , entrepreneurship , spirituality and education .
The day would not be complete without shopping ! 35 specialty vendors will be showcasing and selling a variety of unique items and services .
The conference will conclude with a champagne celebration and a reveal of the three ladies who were nominated to receive and Extreme Makeover .
Get Your Tickets Now At : www . itsyourtimewomensconference . com
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