Rudy Ruettiger
RUDY RUETTIGER
Celebrity/Motivational Speaker/Author
Rudy inspires audiences to Dream Big and Never Quit His message brings audiences to their feet every time! Rudy's real life story tells how he overcame the biggest struggles in his life to beat the odds and accompish his dreams. Rudy shares how he got through Notre Dame, made his famous tackle, and how his story became the subject of the Major Motion Picture RUDY. Rudy brings people together. He unites teams with a common goal to succeed and make things happen. Rudy focuses on the importance of relationships and using our strengths to accomplish goals.
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.
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's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY!
Rudy has appeared on various high profile nationally televised talk shows and radio shows across the country, is featured in national magazine publications, and has been honored with the key to many cities in the United States with special proclamations for his inspiration, commitment, and human spirit. Rudy received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College, the Distinguished American Award, A Proclamation from the Governor of Nevada granting an Official Rudy Award Day, was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, and spoke at the White House during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
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, RUDY & FRIENDS, THE RUDY IN YOU, and RUDY: MY STORY.
He co-founded the RUDY FOUNDATION, whose mission is to strengthen communities by offering scholarships in education, sports, and the performing arts. The Rudy Foundation makes a positive impact by bringing people together. 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. Rudy has two awesome children; Jessica Noel Ruettiger and Daniel Joseph Ruettiger.
Most currently Rudy performed his one man show, DREAM BIG on Broadway!! This show will also tour to other cities including Chicago, Boston, and Las Vegas. In addition Rudy's new documentary titled, DREAM BIG – The Walk On won several Emmy Awards for Best Director and Best Documentary. The link is available on Amazon.
In Celebration of the 25th ANNIVERSARY of the Movie RUDY, the film was presented on the big screen at the Microsoft Theatre in LA while the musical score was performed live by the Hollywood Orchestra.
Rudy Ruettiger has privileged to receive the following honors:
-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
- Invited by Bill Clinton to show the movie RUDY at the WHITE HOUSE for his special guests
- Filmed the RUDY DOCUMENTARY that won several Emmy Awards for Best Director and Best Documentary
- Celebrated the 25th ANNIVERSARY of the movie RUDY at the Microsoft Theatre in LA honoring composer Jerry Goldsmith while the Hollywood Orchestra performed live playing the entire soundtrack during the screening.
- Performed his one man show, DREAM BIG, on Broadway
RUDY'S NEWEST PROGRAM IS ZOOM WITH RUDY!!!! EMAIL US TODAY TO HAVE RUDY INSPIRE YOUR COMPANY IN A VIRTUAL MEETING!
RUDY RUETTIGER
Celebrity/Motivational Speaker/Author
Rudy inspires audiences to Dream Big and Never Quit His message brings audiences to their feet every time! Rudy's real life story tells how he overcame the biggest struggles in his life to beat the odds and accompish his dreams. Rudy shares how he got through Notre Dame, made his famous tackle, and how his story became the subject of the Major Motion Picture RUDY. Rudy brings people together. He unites teams with a common goal to succeed and make things happen. Rudy focuses on the importance of relationships and using our strengths to accomplish goals.
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.
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's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY!
Rudy has appeared on various high profile nationally televised talk shows and radio shows across the country, is featured in national magazine publications, and has been honored with the key to many cities in the United States with special proclamations for his inspiration, commitment, and human spirit. Rudy received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College, the Distinguished American Award, A Proclamation from the Governor of Nevada granting an Official Rudy Award Day, was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, and spoke at the White House during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
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, RUDY & FRIENDS, THE RUDY IN YOU, and RUDY: MY STORY.
He co-founded the RUDY FOUNDATION, whose mission is to strengthen communities by offering scholarships in education, sports, and the performing arts. The Rudy Foundation makes a positive impact by bringing people together. 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. Rudy has two awesome children; Jessica Noel Ruettiger and Daniel Joseph Ruettiger.
Most currently Rudy performed his one man show, DREAM BIG on Broadway!! This show will also tour to other cities including Chicago, Boston, and Las Vegas. In addition Rudy's new documentary titled, DREAM BIG – The Walk On won several Emmy Awards for Best Director and Best Documentary. The link is available on Amazon.
In Celebration of the 25th ANNIVERSARY of the Movie RUDY, the film was presented on the big screen at the Microsoft Theatre in LA while the musical score was performed live by the Hollywood Orchestra.
Rudy Ruettiger has privileged to receive the following honors:
-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
- Invited by Bill Clinton to show the movie RUDY at the WHITE HOUSE for his special guests
- Filmed the RUDY DOCUMENTARY that won several Emmy Awards for Best Director and Best Documentary
- Celebrated the 25th ANNIVERSARY of the movie RUDY at the Microsoft Theatre in LA honoring composer Jerry Goldsmith while the Hollywood Orchestra performed live playing the entire soundtrack during the screening.
- Performed his one man show, DREAM BIG, on Broadway
RUDY'S NEWEST PROGRAM IS ZOOM WITH RUDY!!!! EMAIL US TODAY TO HAVE RUDY INSPIRE YOUR COMPANY IN A VIRTUAL MEETING!
BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM
This program is perfect for:
- Teams struggling with forward momentum
- Building postive attitude within a company
- Building Strong company relationships
- Turning negatives into postitives
- Team Spirit and momentum
DREAM BIG/NEVER QUIT
THE DREAM, THE STRUGGLE, THE VICTORY
RUDY'S INSIGHTS FOR WINNING IN LIFE
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
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S.S.
Having met Rudy and exchanging mutual philosophies, I find him to be an individual of exceptional character and broad goodwill. His resolve stands as a testament to the enduring belief that an individual can rise above extraordinary obstacles to achieve a positive result in this incredibly competitive world.
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A.R.P.
In spite of many obstacles, Rudy, has become a huge success. His personal motivation, perseverance and determination were major factors in his significant accomplishments. I witnessed his resolve firsthand as his college football coach.
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G.R.B.C.O.P.
Rudy gave a presentation to the Lakewood Police Department and the West Metro Fire Protection District. With his charismatic and down-to-earth style, Rudy has given many the motivation they need to try again, to believe, to succeed. He is a man who simply exudes a "never-quit" attitude and indomitable spirit.
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K.C.G.G.
Rudy has impacted millions of American lives by being an example of perseverance, determination, and diligence. He is a man that has shown strength of heart and amazing spirit in times that are not always kind. He has become an example of what people, young or old, can aspire to become.
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S.B.C.
Mr. Ruettiger's list of accomplishments and contributions speaks for itself. He serves as an excellent inspiration for our young people, an example that hard work and determination are the pathways to success.
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M.L.T.A.S.O.
Hello Rudy, I wanted to let you know that I shared your story as a part of my Empowerment Seminar. I gave a 4-hour Child Empowerment seminar for the staff at Chamberlain's Children Center in Hollister, CA. Their main service is a residential treatment facility for abused children. During part of the training, I discuss a strategy for keeping ourselves encouraged and inspired by surrounding ourselves with positive, inspiring stories. Of course, throughout the seminar I weave my own overcomer story as examples, but to kick off this section of the seminar, I shared your story. I talked about the power of dreams and how they can anchor, guide and purpose our life. I read some of the quotes from your website about the power of dreams. There were tears and cheers as my seminar concluded and "we" brought the house down, as they say. Several staff members talked later about how this was revolutionary thoughts for them, as they had never thought about helping the kids find their purpose, their dream. It even affected them personally, as they hadn't thought about their own dream in a long time. I had to share this with you, and ask your permission to use your story in future seminars. It made a huge impact on the staff and I believe it truly encouraged them to keep doing what they're doing, and to believe in the power of having a dream.
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J.R.J.O.F.
Thank You for your attendance and participation at this year's KFS. Your contribution made it possible for me to hear The Best KFS Yet!
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J.T.S.V.T.
Rudy's presentation was a huge hit and helped make Monster.com's Global Sales Conference a booming success!
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M.W.V.T.U.O.P.B.
Your address truly moved the audience. As a matter of fact, President McDowell commented that yours was only the second time since he has been president (27 years) that a commencement speaker received a standing ovation!
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T.C.P.M.I.C.
Just a note to let you know how pleased I am with your presentation to our group in Hawaii. You exceeded all of my expectations and based on the comments I have heard from our group you exceeded theirs as well. Our people really enjoyed your message and appreciated the opportunity to meet you after the presentation.
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D.J.M.F.V.P.F.H.M.C.
Thank you for speaking at our Region One Annual Lenders Meeting. Many, many of our lenders and other guests have been calling me or writing notes to let us know how much they enjoyed your presentation. Some stated how they have already put some of your ideas to work in their lives. We will also be placing a rather large order for additional books. The requests are still flowing in.
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S.M.C.M.E.M.C.S.
Rudy helped make our CLC Conference in April a huge success. He is truly a professional, and his enthusiasm is infectious. I was most impressed with his geniune caring for people. Our qualifiers and attendees loved him and stayed long after his performance for autographs, and they look forward to seeing him again.
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P.O.P.T.
Absolutely great! Perfect for our company. It was one of the best presentations we ever had, and we've been doing this for 11 years!
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