St. Mary’s Academy will host the 16th Annual Food for Thought fundraising luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Author of the New York Times Bestseller, “My Stroke of Insight,” Dr. Taylor has been featured at the annual TED Conference and on Oprah’s Soul Series and was named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine in 2008.

The Food for Thought Luncheon raises vital support for SMA’s tuition assistance program. This year, more than $930,000 in financial aid has been awarded to 37% of SMA students and families.  Please join us for this heartwarming, informative and important event to help support SMA students.


Portland Hilton
921 SW Sixth Avenue
11:00 AM Social Hour
12:00 – 1:15 PM Luncheon

Also available this year we are offering an Evening VIP Reception with Dr. Taylor
St. Mary’s Academy
1615 SW Fifth Avenue
6:30 – 8:00 PM

Individual Luncheon tickets are $75 each
Luncheon & VIP Reception tickets are $150 each
Table sponsorships begin at $750 and seat 10

To reserve your table or individual tickets, please call 503.721.7726 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor