Cover Letter
Thank you for your interest in Ron Heagy and “Life Is An Attitude, Inc./Never Give Up.”
Ron has shared his inspiring message with thousands of businesses, churches and schools across the nation. He captivates his audiences through his presentation on how attitude makes a difference in all aspects life. He holds his listeners' attention as he speaks about how he overcame the devastating accident that left him completely paralyzed the day before his 18th birthday. He gives hope and inspiration and shares secrets on how to break through barriers of negative attitude so unattainable goals can often be reached.
Against all odds, Ron used a pencil in his mouth to succeed in getting a master’s degree in social work, and published his autobiography “Never Give Up.” He also demonstrates the power of determination through his artwork in which he leanred how to paint with a brush held in his teeth. His presentation is guaranteed to motivate the entire audience!
“My goal to assist everyone in choosing to turn negatives into positives, losses into gains, to become better, not bitter. I believe that life is an attitude and that we should never give up, no matter what the circumstances and situations in the past, present, or future. Make the decision to be all that you are meant to be. Everyone can succeed! And with the right attitude, determination, motivation, and inspiration, they will! It’s about your mind, spirit, motion and body. Society focuses mostly on body. It’s my goal to help as many people become a whole, balanced, and virtually unstoppable human being!” Ron Heagy, Jr.
Following are some additional articles on Ron as well as his resume. If you need further information, or would like to book his “Life Is An Attitude” presentation, please contact us at; heagy@rollonron.com or call our office at 541-924-3985.
We are looking forward to serving you!
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Press Release
For Immediate Release
Never Give Up
Portland, OR, USA…There are millions of individuals with disabilities worldwide. Approximately 60 million live in America. Ron Heagy was paralyzed from the neck down in a surfing accident at the age of 18. For over 25 years, speaking from his wheelchair, he has inspired audiences of all ages, with his amazing story. With an overcoming attitude, Ron has attained unbelievable success, in spite of enormous daily struggles. Incredibly, Ron has taught himself to paint with a brush in his teeth, creating beautiful oil paintings.
Ron is a highly sought-after speaker. He has spoken to millions of individuals internationally, delivering his message of hope, heart, and inspiration, and a reason to never give up. He states, “My goal is to assist everyone in choosing to turn negatives into positives, losses into gains, to become better, not bitter. I believe that life is an attitude and that we should never give up, no matter what the circumstances or situations in the past, present, or future. Make the decision to be all that you are meant to be. Everyone can succeed, and with the right attitude, determination, motivation, and inspiration, they will! It’s about your mind, spirit, emotion, and body. Society focuses mostly on body. It’s my goal to help each person to become a whole, balanced, and virtually unstoppable human being!” –quote by Ron
As an author of two published books, Life is An Attitude and Never Give Up, Ron encourages his readers to be all that they can be. Living his own life message, using a stick in his teeth to type, he received his master’s degree in social work (1992). He was awarded Disabled Oregonian of the Year (1995). He was commissioned to paint a poster for the Nike World Master Games (1998), produced an award-winning biographical documentary (2000), and received Congressional Business Man of the Year Award (2001). Ron has been featured in hundreds of publications,as well as on a program hosted by Martin Luther King III (that was scheduled to premier September 11, 2001 in New York City). In 2005, Ron and his wife Kelli, in spite of all odds, naturally conceived Gracie Lee.
Ron is the founder of Life Is An Attitude, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides adaptable equipment and modern technology to individuals with disabilities. He has also designed and developed “Camp Never Give Up,” fully wheelchair accessible facilities enabled the disabled to experience the great outdoors. In August of 2000, the first Camp became a reality in Oregon. Camp Maui is on its way.
“Ron Heagy Jr. is truly one of the most inspiring leaders I have ever met! Like my father, he has not allowed his circumstance to inhibit his impact. You are not the same after meeting Ron Heagy!” –quote Martin Luther King III
To contact, schedule or to receive additional information on Ron, you can visit his website at www.rollonron.com, email him at heagy@rollonron.com or call our office at (541) 924-3985.
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Resume
Objective
Enhancing human potential through dignity, self worth, and unity, particularly those with disabilities. To promote, support, and develop purposeful futures for all individuals, and instill a never-give-up attitude.
Work Experience
09/93 to Nationally Recognized Motivational Speaker, President of “Life is an Attitude, Inc”
Present - All school assemblies ranging from elementary to college
- Business seminars from small businesses to large corporations
09/91 to Counselor, Bay Park Elementary School San Diego, CA
05/92 -Obtained maste'rs degree level ........................internship
- Worked with teachers and their students with disabilities in a classroom setting
- Developed a program on determination, and worked directly with young gang members
08/90 to Intern, San Diego Rehabilitation Institute, San Diego, CA
05/91 - Masters degree level ........................internship
- Duties included responsibilities of a paid position in case management, individual and family counseling, discharge planning, referrals, and daily staff meetings
09/88 to Counselor/Teacher, East Linn Christian Academy, Lebanon, OR
06/89 - Duties included teaching special education classes in math, science, english, and auto mechanics, counseling individuals and families and problem solving during daily staff meetings
Education
May, 1992 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Masters in Social Work, M.S.W. with Pupil Personnel Service Credential
April, 1988 Christian Heritage College, El Cajon, CA
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology
Publications
2005 Published personal autobiography “Never Give Up”
2000 Created award-winning documentary “Life is an Attitude: Journey to Camp Attitude” featured on the Wisdom channel by Martin Luther King, Jr.
1997 Published first book “Life is an Attitude”
Projects and Activities
Present: Building and developing second wheelchair accessible camp in Maui, HI
1997 to 2004 Founded Camp Attitude Oregon, Inc., CEO of all Projects and Organization of “Camp Attitude”, a fully wheelchair-accessible camp in Sweet Home, Oregon
1994 to 96 Chairman of Disability Service Advisory Counsel, Albany, Oregon
- Oversaw Disability Services, Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties
- Worked directly with State of Oregon Senior Disabled Services
Ronald C. Heagy Jr., M.S.W. NSA Member
P.O. Box 972 Albany, Oregon 97321-0504
541-924-3985
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Recommendations (Written recommendations are available upon request)
Ron has spoken to over two million students in thousands of schools and at conferences nationwide, includes the following:
Hewlett Packard
Weyerhauser
Sony Pictures Institute
Statewide Governor’s Safety Conference of Oregon and Washington
National Nurses Association
Time Warner Telecom
National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA)
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Media and Publications
Published Book
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"Life in as Attitude" (Multnomah Publishing)
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"Never Give Up" released 3/2002 (Harvest House publishing)
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"Never Give Up" revised, released 1/2005 (self published)
Magazine articles that have featured Ron
Awards received
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1995 Disabled Oregonian of the Year
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1998 Commissioned by Nike World Master Games to mouth paint an original piece for thier events.
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October 18,2000 Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
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2001 National Business Council Businessman of the Year
Radio and TV Interviews
TV mini Series
Ministries
Endorsements
