She will be throwing the hammer and discus. Unlike the athletes who perform in the more well-known Olympics, Deaf Olympians must provide their own funding for transportation to and from the Olympic site and expenses incurred during the competition. To help defray these expenses, History House is presenting a benefit concert featuring a University of Washington Jazz Sextet which includes Ms. Lightfoot's younger brother Jack. The concert will be held Saturday, May 19th at 1 PM in the public hall at History House. The performance will include a wide selection of jazz combo material with the focus on contemporary work.
All donations are tax deductible.
We encourage you to make your donation and secure your seats well ahead of the concert. For details contact History House at 206 675-8875. A graphic designer, Heather attended Washington School for the Deaf in Vancouver, Washington, and was a 1999 graduate from Gallaudet University in Washington, D. C. Heather has two bronze and three gold medals from previous international competitions. She also broke the USA record for deaf women in discus, with a throw of 134 feet 2 inches, breaking a record that had been standing since 1969. If you are unable to attend the concert but would like to support Heather Lightfoot, please send your donation to History House with a notation ear-marking the funds to her.