President Bill Clinton
"You are an inspiration to people everywhere who want to succeed, -- not only in athletics, but also in school, in their careers, and in their lives."
Nicholas Buoniconti
"When the Duchess of York and Rush Limbaugh show up at your dinner you feel pretty impressed, but they aren't the ones who packed 1300 people into the Waldorf -- it was you."
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chairman of President's Council On Physical Fitness
"All of us at the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports are extremely proud of your accomplishments."
Larry Soule, Director of Rehab Services, Shriners Hospital, Portland, OR
"I can't tell if your greatest achievements are in the world athletic arena or if they lie in your ability to inspire others by what you have to say."
Joyce S. Sabari,Ph.D., OTR, State University of New York
"You shared important insights with the class that will help them become more effective therapists. I've just finished reading the enclosed book written by John Hockenberry, who writes with a humor that reminds me of you. Thanks again for coming to Brooklyn."
Steve Mabry, Executive Director, Texas Lions Camp
"Your presentation offered a high degree of credibility to our program, and as a result, will have a great impact on future services to children at Camp."
Bryn Reese, Vice-President, Development, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, IL
"Your dialog with our staff at lunch was poignant. Telling your story about your own rehab process and the team that assisted you confirmed the important work of our therapeutic recreations staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, and doctors."
Gail Agnew, Principal, Belton Intermediate School
"We cannot thank you enough for your willingness to come to Belton Intermediate and speak to our students. The message that you sent to them about perseverance, confidence and overall acceptance of all people is wonderful.
Cassandra Law, Acting Chief, Department of Veteran Affairs, Palo Alto, CA
"The patients were delighted and inspired by your motivational presentation."
Lena Cavanna, Director, Therapeutic Recreation, Blythedale Children's Hospital,New York
"You also hit home on another area that I try to impart unto my young staff. That we all must set goals for ourselves and we must work towards those goals. So thank you for helping us get back on track."
Nancy Hudgins, Director of Public Relations, TIRR Systems, Houston, TX
"We are getting all kinds of compliments - from our people as well as many in the community."
James Hays, MD, Medical Director, Baptist Rehabilitation Center, Nashville, TN
"He was certainly effective in his presentation, was able to put things in a perspective that no one else could, and helped all of us better understand the fear, frustration, and periods of depression that a paraplegic can experience on his road back to recovery."
Clients Include:
Texas Lions State District Managers Meeting
Kellogg's
Healthsouth
Therapeutic Recreation State Symposium
Hearing For Civil Rights Act of 1984
Department of Energy, San Dia Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Sunrise Medical
Belton Intermediate School
Terrell Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Rockwall High School Sports Banquet
Baylor Health Care Systems Medical Conference
Texas Recreation and Parks Society
Quickie Designs, National Sales Conference
NEC International Corporate Meeting, The Netherlands
University of New Mexico
USTA National Conference
...plus hundreds of other corporate, school district, university and sports presentations across the county.
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