Al Foxx,
the survivor of a serious motorcycle crash that left him half paralyzed and
brain injured, shares his remarkable story of perseverance. He was told he
would never drive, walk,
talk understandably, again. Today he
drives to a presentation, limps unto the stage, and
shares a powerful message of "Winners Don't Quit".
Al speaks in a variety of settings: sales
meetings, company banquets, human resource meetings, training sessions,
disability awareness programs, seminars, or workshops.
Whether your company is looking for a
"laid back, fun event with comedy"; a "motivating presentation that will get
employees setting higher goals"; or an "inspirational talk that will help
employees respect and honor each other", Al adapts each message specifically
for your company.
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Al Foxx's professional humor,
inspirational story, and "Winners Don't Quit" message is a winning
combination for any type of business.
Don't take our
word for it, read what others have to say:
The standing ovation he received at the 2002 IKEA Renton River Days
Banquet is a testament to his courage, sense of humor, and positive
outlook. He is a true winner!
Jesse Tanner, Renton, WA
Mayor
You kept us laughing the whole time and
still left us with some very important lessons on life.
Doris Jordan,
Northshore
Transportation
From speaking
in high schools to the workplace, Al will bring a refreshing perspective to
living and working along side people with disabilities.
Fran Hooper, Costco Wholesale
You are truly a
motivating and inspiring person, Al, and to hear your presentation was both
a privilege and a delight.
Leah Rydzewski
He has a
great way of communicating with the audience
and bringing them in to what he is speaking
about.
Nancy Davis, The Salvation Army
Thank
you Al Foxx. You hit the nail on the head and drove it in deep.
Mark Babcock, Lexus of Bellevue
Your
unique and comical presentation not only energized my sales crew with
a powerful motivation that lifted their spirits and made the
impossible seem possible, you made my guys and gals eager to tackle
the tough sale.
Don Malstrom, Toyota of Kirkland |
As you can see
from the quotes above, Al Foxx has what it takes to increase morale,
increase sales and/or productivity, and bring joy to your employees. After a
presentation, Al is available to visit with your employees. All of this at
an affordable fee.
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for booking Al Foxx.
206-860-2945 in Seattle, WA or Toll-Free 1-866-926-7463.
'Delighting in
Differences' and 'Disabling Disability Myths'
Al Foxx offers a
unique presentation in regards to Disability Awareness issues. There are
individuals who are disabled, but they do not have speaking skills. There
are others who have speaking skills but are not disabled. Al is both
disabled and has excellent speaking skills.
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Disability Presentations.
Mr. Foxx also has a
presentation for Black History Month/Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day that discusses Diversity.
SPONSORSHIPS
Besides speaking to
businesses and corporations, Al reaches out to schoolchildren and others to
bring them a message of hope, inspiration, and a desire to live a happier
life.
Because many of the
government and non-profit agencies have very little resources, some of them
are not able to have Al speak at their organization.
CAN YOU HELP?
Your business can
become a sponsor for a speaking engagement. You will have the opportunity to
bring Al's message of "Winners Don't Quit" to an organization and also
receive publicity through your sponsorship.
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CALL NOW for more information
206-860-2945 in Seattle, WA or Toll-Free 1-866-926-7463.
Letters of Recommendation
| IKEA Renton River Days |Costco Wholesale |
| Lexus of Bellevue |Toyota
of Kirkland | SAGE |
| Washington State Dairy women |John
Deere |
| Community Transit| Alan Ritchey, Inc. |
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2002 IKEA Renton River Days
City of Renton
Mayor Tanner
August 7, 2002
Dear Mr. Dover
I had the pleasure of hearing Al Foxx, founder of the
Winners Don't Quit Association, provide an inspirational and motivational
speech at a kick-off banquet for IKEA Renton River Days on July 23, 2002.
Mr. Foxx shared his often humorous and always touching
account of relearning to walk, talk, and drive after a traumatic motorcycle
accident caused a brain injury and left him partially paralyzed.
Mr. Foxx had the unique ability of connecting with the
audience, and they in turn responded to his message of creating a positive
environment, believing that individuals have the power to overcome anything,
and not to give up because of obstacles.
The standing ovation he received at the 2002 IKEA
Renton River Days Banquet is a testament to his courage, sense of humor, and
positive outlook. He is a true winner!
Whether speaking in schools or the workplace, I
believe that Mr. Foxx's message will bring a fresh point of view to living
and working along side people with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Jesse Tanner
Mayor
Costco Wholesale
As a winner who didn’t quit, he has first hand experience.
On Tuesday, Sept.l8, 2001, Al Foxx, founder of the winners Don’t Quit Association,
came to our Corporate headquarters to speak to the employees during what we call the Brown
Bag lunch hour from 12 to 1. During that hour, he touched the hearts of everyone there as
he shared his story of relearning to walk, talk, work, and drive a car after he survived a
brain injury and partial paralysis as the result of a traumatic motor cycle accident at
age 19. His humorous accounts of how people have responded to him since his accident, will
delight you but at the same time cause you to examine your own response to co-workers and
others with disabilities. Al knows what people with disabilities want others to know about
them.
His challenge as he spoke to us was 1) to not lose heart or give up because of
obstacles, 2) to appreciate our own as well as others’ differences, 3) to believe in
your heart that you have the power to overcome anything and 4) to do your best to create a
happy and positive environment with everyone around you. From speaking in high schools to
the workplace, Al will bring a refreshing perspective to living and working along side
people with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Fran Hooper
Costco Wholesale
Training and Employee Development
Lexus
of Bellevue
October 2, 2002
Thank you Al Foxx. You hit the
nail on the head and drove it in deep.
The originality and candor of
your presentation made a lasting impact on our sales people. They approach
potential customers with a renewed sense of relaxed confidence. We could see
ourselves in the story you related about your motorcycle crash and your years of
rehabilitation. The fearless way you kept getting back up is an easily
understood parallel to the challenges salespeople face day after day.
Your humorous journey inspired
all our salespeople, from the most recently hired to the most experienced man on
our crew. You provided us not only with new goals, but with gut wrenching
laughter and a renewed power to reach the goals we set.
Thanks again Al. We will have
you back again and again.
Mark Babcock
General Manager
Toyota of Kirkland
October 2, 2002
A1 Foxx, you are amazing!
Your unique and comical presentation not only energized my
sales crew with a powerful motivation that lifted their spirits and made the
impossible seem possible, you made my guys and gals eager to tackle the tough
sale. Your story made our sales crew feel like they were the ones who were told
they would never walk or drive again. As we listened to your story, it was like
we were the ones waving our newly reacquired drivers licenses in the faces of
the doctors and psychologist who said we’d never drive again.
Al’s presentation empowered my sales crew to sell more
vehicles by giving them tools to help them overcome obstacles they may have
encountered in their own lives.
Al still has a significant limp, but his story makes it
clear that he’s up and running.
Thank you, Al. We will recommend you to other dealerships
and have you speak here again in the future.
Don Malstrom
General Manager
SAGE-An organization of retired
Christian business men
February 20, 2001
Dear Al,
The SAGE Valentine Banquet held on Sunday, February 11, in the Best Western Hotel in
Fife Washington, was a joy to attend. The barbershop quartet and the inspiring, humorous
35 minute presentation you gave largely contributed to the success of this event.
The standing ovation you received was well deserved. Your parents, who were in
attendance, must have been greatly moved by the response of this large audience to your
presentation.
My wife and I and all the SAGE officers wish for you the best Al, as you so capably
relate to life as it is for you today. You are an inspiration!
Most warmly yours,
Robert B. Grady
SAGE President
Washington State Dairy
Women
January 13, 2003
Dear Al:
It was a pleasure to meet you last week and to have you
share your story with our group at the Embassy
Suites. What an encouragement and inspiration you are to others!
The human spirit continues to amaze me. Your determination
and "don’t quit" attitude all these years
reinforces what one can do in spite of what life deals out to us. Your
candor, wit and transparency endears you to your audience. The
consensus was that with determination and
perseverance we can accomplish that which seems impossible. Your
presentation was empowering and was very timely for our group. Our
dairy farmers today are experiencing grave
economic conditions and many are having to walk away
from their farms. The message you conveyed was a great source of
encouragement to them.
I would be pleased to recommend you to any group. - Keep up
the good work! Your message needs to be heard.
Karen Hulten,
Coordinator
Washington State Dairy Women
John Deere Credit Dept
March 18, 2003
The following are comments made by those who attended
a diversity awareness class presented by Al Foxx at John Deere.
"I absolutely enjoyed this guest speaker. He
spoke of things that impact us all, whether you are a disabled individual or
not. I would wager that there are still people that we work with day to day
within our office that do not get it. That they think their problems are
bigger than other and that everybody owes them something. After listening to
Al, it makes our little problems seem truly petty."
"Al Fox was a very good speaker with a great
message about not giving up and believing in people. I liked how he related
disabilities to just differences in people which we deal with everyday in
and outside of work."
"I enjoyed Mr. Fox. My only criticism was
that it was a bit lengthy, otherwise it was great. He is a living testament
to what I tell my kids, set your goals and don't let someone else stand in
the way of them."
"Awesome presentation. Al is a remarkable
guy!"
"Great job in speaker selection. The
message was delivered effectively and humorously. Please continue to focus
in on the real diversity issues. Less fluff and more events like this!"
"Al Fox was a very good speaker with a great
message about not giving up and believing in people. I liked how he related
disabilities to just differences in people which we deal with everyday in
and outside of work."
"He was very funny. Very interesting to listen
to."
Community
Transit
May 27, 2004
Dear Mr. Foxx
This letter serves both
as a thank you for your
presentation at our annual ADA conference in Leavenworth, Washington on May 3rd, 2004 and as a letter of
recommendation for other organizations considering you as a presenter.
Your keynote presentation to
a
group
of
statewide transit providers during our luncheon
was informative, humorous, and extremely relevant to the overall
context of our conference. Your presentation was very well received, as evidenced by the
excellent 4.41 evaluation score you received (out of a possible 5.00) from conference attendees.
Written comments on our evaluation form regarding your
presentation were uniformly positive. Conference attendees enjoyed your poignancy, humor, and
straight-forwardness when discussing your disability and how to relate to others who are also
disabled.
Clearly, your contribution to our annual conference was a
significant factor in its overall success and I would certainly recommend you as a presenter to anyone
interested in your valuable message.
Thank you very much for helping to make our 2004 ADA conference one of our best events
ever!
Sincerely,
Lee Schooley
ADA
Conference Coordinator
Community Transit
Alan Ritchey, Inc.
September 10,2003
Dear Al,
I wanted to take this
opportunity to thank you again for your presentation to our employees last
week. Your message was positive and well received. Even now, some of our
employees are repeating your motto of “WINNERS don’t quit, winners DON’T
quit, winners don’t QUIT!” to get them through a rough day.
The management team was
especially responsive to the message that
employees have the power to make their job environment either positive or
negative. Your message that we can and do have the power to make changes was
a good reinforcement to those who sometimes feel as if they have no voice.
Your humor was a gentle
reminder that, as you say, everyone has something that could hold them back
- the trick is to keep going anyway. You are truly a motivating and
inspiring person, Al, and to hear your presentation was both a privilege and
a delight.
Leah Rydzewski
Human Resource Manager
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