Motivational Speaker,
Keynote Speaker Rudy Ruettiger's Biography:
INTERNATIONALLY
KNOWN CELEBRITY:
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel
"Rudy" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name
into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the
University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third
of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair
to the pinnacles of success. Today, he is one of the most popular
motivational speakers in the United States. It took years of fierce
determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved
his first dream - to attend Notre Dame and play football for the
Fighting Irish.  As
fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27
seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football
career. He is the only player in the school's history to be carried
off the field on his teammates' shoulders.
In 1993, TRISTAR Productions immortalized his life story with the
blockbuster film, RUDY. Written and produced by Angelo Pizzo and David
Anspaugh, the award-winning team who brought us HOOSIERS, the
critically acclaimed RUDY received "Two Thumbs Up" from
Siskel and Ebert and continues to inspire millions worldwide.
ACCLAIMED
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER WITH EXTENSIVE MEDIA EXPERIENCE:
Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains
international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and
heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children,
university students, and professional athletes with the same
enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal
experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and
powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences
forever. Rudy shares the speaking platform with great leaders and
speakers including President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush,
Peter Lowe, Joe Montana, General Colin Powell, Christopher Reeve, and
Zig Ziglar. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and
standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who
emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY! A few of Rudy's media appearances
include: People Magazine, Sports Illustrated, US Magazine, Readers
Digest, Inside Sports, The 700 Club, NFL Films, CBS Goodmorning, ABC
Good Morning America, NBC Talk Live, Regis and Kathy Lee, Montel
Williams Show, Entertainment Tonight.
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR AND HUMANITARIAN:
In addition to his motivational speaking, Rudy has co-authored several
books, including: RUDY'S INSIGHTS FOR WINNING IN LIFE, RUDY'S LESSONS
FOR YOUNG CHAMPIONS, and RUDY & FRIENDS, and has produced the
DREAM POWER tape series.
He has recently established the RUDY FOUNDATION, whose mission is to
help children of all ages around the world reach their full potential.
The Rudy Foundation develops and supports programs that positively
impact the lives of children cognitively, emotionally, physically and
spiritually. The Rudy Award Program was created by the Rudy Ruettiger
Foundation to recognize children who make an outstanding, exceptional
effort to do their personal best everyday, overcome obstacles, set
goals, stay on track to reach their Dreams and build the qualities of
Character, Courage, Contribution, and Commitment into their lives
everyday. The Rudy Award is about a child's heart, will to change, and
desire for self-improvement. A few of Rudy's honors include:
•
Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College
• The key to numerous cities across the nation along with
special proclamations for his inspiration, commitment, and
human spirit.
• Honorary assist to the Attorney General of Louisiana
• Distinguished American Award
• Recognition from George W. Bush
• Recognition from the House of Representatives in the state
of Texas
• Recognition at the White House
• A Proclamation from the Governor of Nevada granting an
Official Rudy Award Day
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