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From Homeless to Harvard
A story so powerful it was made into a movie, Liz Murray shares her fascinating, inspirational story of growing up with two drug addicted parents who she began supporting at age 10. Homeless at age 15, the death of her mother was the wake-up call that made her break free of her circumstances and pursue a different path for her life. While living on the streets of New York, she completed and graduated from high school in just two years. Overcoming horrible odds, she won a full scholarship and was accepted to Harvard University. Murray offers one of the most moving, elegant and 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
Because both parents were drug addicts, Liz Murray was homeless at 15. She graduated from high school while living on the streets and overcame incredible odds to win a full scholarship to Harvard.
Liz Murray’s inspirational story was captured on Lifetime Television’s Emmy-nominated original movie, Homeless to Harvard. She was also among the first people to receive Oprah Winfrey's "Chutzpah Award." Determined not to be defined by her circumstances, 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. Murray’s sincerity and grace 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.
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