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Lincoln College welcomes Jordan Burnham, featured in Emmy-nominated segment on ESPN

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[August 20, 2011]  Lincoln College will welcome Jordan Burnham to campus as a guest speaker on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Center.

The public is invited to attend.

Burnham will tell his powerful story of battling depression as a teenager, a story that has been documented by national news outlets such as CNN and CBS. Burnham's story was featured in an Emmy-nominated segment on ESPN's sports news magazine show, "E:60." Burnham has also spoken on Capitol Hill about teen depression.

Although he was elected as the president of his class and was an accomplished three-sport athlete, Burnham battled depression throughout his first two years of high school. His battle with depression ultimately led to a suicide attempt when he jumped out of a 10th-story window following an argument with his parents.

After an extensive physical and mental recovery, Burnham has taken his inspiring message to schools across the nation with the intention of raising awareness of teen depression. Burnham's message also informs students that talking about whatever they are going through is a useful coping mechanism.

"We're very fortunate to have Jordan on our campus as the school year begins, bringing such an important message both to Lincoln College students and to all local students in general," said Lincoln College President Jon Astroth. "We welcome all local students, parents and educators to attend this event."

For more information on the event, contact Brian Dejonghe in the student activities office at 217-732-3155, ext. 327.

[Text from file received from Lincoln College]

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