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From Homeless to Harvard
This presentation is Murray's fascinating, inspirational story of growing up under the shadow of two drug addicted parents who she began supporting at age 10. Homeless at age 15, after the death of her mother, Murray paints the picture of how she overcame incredible odds to finish high school in just two years while living on the streets and was subsequently awarded a full scholarship to Harvard. Standing center-stage with just a hand-held microphone, Liz Murray exhibits poise and grace far beyond her young age. Her story is one of the most uplifting tales you will ever hear.
Giving Back: Extending Corporate Values into Your Community
While the practice of Corporate Social Responsibility galvanized the business world years ago, companies and organizations continue to voluntarily increase the steps they take to improve the quality of life for their communities and society at large. Employees play a key role in community-based initiatives, but more importantly have an innate desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. Liz Murray’s inspirational story challenges the audience to recognize the opportunity we each have to make a lasting contribution on another person’s life. Employees will find themselves re-charged and ready to step-up as community leaders.
About Liz Murray
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed a dead-end existence into a tale of success. Her example of hard work, determination and commitment to achievement is an inspiration to audiences everywhere.
By the Bootstraps: The child of drug addicts, Liz Murray was homeless at 15, living on the streets and fending for her life. Determined not to be defined by her circumstances, she recognized education as the key to a fresh beginning and a whole new life. She earned her high school diploma in just two years — and won a scholarship to Harvard University that would turn a penniless girl into a well-educated young woman with a bright future.
Sharing the Wealth: The sincerity, maturity and grace of Liz Murray regularly amaze those fortunate enough to meet her. With her examples of hard work, determination and daily commitment to achievement, she instantly becomes an inspiration to audiences everywhere. That same gutsy strength that pulled her from the streets now transforms the lives of others, from student groups to business audiences in need of inspiration to overcome their own obstacles. Audiences are transfixed — and uplifted — by the tale of her transformation.
Its Own Reward: Murray truly takes audiences along on her personal journey from street smarts to classroom triumphs, painting them vivid pictures with her words. Her inspirational story was captured on Lifetime Television’s Emmy-nominated original film, Homeless to Harvard. She was also among the first people to receive Oprah Winfrey's "Chutzpah Award."
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