Irish tenor and acclaimed speaker Ronan Tynan will be featured at Providence Mount Saint Vincent's annual Legacy Community Luncheon fundraiser to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., downtown.

Born in Dublin, Tynan has had a distinguished career as a member of the Irish Tenors, a Paralympics athlete and a physician.

Born with lower limb disabilities, Tynan elected to have both legs amputated at age 20 due to complications caused by a car accident. Within weeks of the accident, he was climbing stairs at his college dormitory on artificial legs.

Within a year, Tynan was winning international in track and field competitions. In 1993 he graduated from Trinity College in Dublin as a physician specializing in orthopedic sports injuries. He performed "Amazing Grace" and "Ave Maria" at the Washington National Cathedral for the late President Ronald Reagan's state funeral.

During his appearance at the luncheon, Tynan will share his life story to demonstrate how an individual can overcome huge obstacles to succeed. He will use his music during the presentation to illustrate the emotion involved in working hard for what you believe in and accepting the unconditional love of family and friends.

The Legacy Community Luncheon is an annual event to raise funds to support the residents and programs of Providence Mount St. Vincent and to honor the contributions of its top donors.

Admission is $50 (attendees will be asked to make an additional donation at the event). For tickets and more information, contact Colleen Cremin at 206-938-6194 or colleen.cremin@providence.org.