Disco icon Gloria "I Will Survive" Gaynor will be the headline performer for the opening ceremonies of the Huntsman World Senior Games on October 5th to raise awareness of knee osteoarthritis(OA), including her own experience with the pain of this potentially debilitating condition. The Huntsman World Senior Games is an international sports competition scheduled for October 4-16 in St. George, Utah. More than 10,000 athletes will participate in this year's Games, the highest number in the event's history.
"I know all too well the overwhelming nature of pain resulting from knee osteoarthritis, and its impact on daily activities," said Ms. Gaynor. "For me, climbing steps to the stage, dancing and exercising were all affected. Sharing my experience to help others means the world. I want people to know it is possible to help find relief and return to an active lifestyle exemplified by the Huntsman World Senior Games."
Ms. Gaynor experienced her first major success in 1975 with the classic song "Never Can Say Goodbye." She went on to record a string of major hits, most notably "I Will Survive," a Grammy Award winning song that has become an anthem for women around the world. Ms. Gaynor, also known as the Queen of Disco, celebrated the song's 30th anniversary in 2009. She is currently traveling the world performing, and most recently appeared on "Last Comic Standing" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
