DANIEL "RUDY" RUETTIGER
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 AWARDS TM 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 AWARDS TM 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
• Inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame
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