Performers and Programs

Performer Information  
Performer name: Rohan Murphy
Phone: 678-799-1134
Mailing address:
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E-mail address: rohanmurphy96@gmail.com
Website: http://rohanmurphy.com
Previous appearances at: Idaho Falls High School(ID), Banks High School(OR), Genevieve High School(CA), Lincoln South West High School(NE), Pflugerville Middle School(TX)
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Information last updated: 07/17/2012

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Program
 Category
 Description
 Fee
No Legs, No Problem Disability Awareness,
Health & Fitness- Other,
Life Skills- Other
Rohan Murphy, who lost his legs at birth, started to wrestle his freshman year of high school. After a successful high school wrestling career he went on to wrestle at Penn State University. In addition to wrestling, Murphy is also an accomplished powerlifter, competing in international competitions all over the world representing the USA. Rohan has been featured in publications such as ABC news, Sports Illustrated, and many more. He was even featured in his very own Nike commercial to motivate and inspire people to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. Now Rohan is a professional motivational speaker. He lived his whole life motivating people by his actions, he is now motivating the youth of America by his words. Rohan’s life story is a gripping tale of adversity, dedication, and living life with a purpose. Rohan founded the inspirational social networking community CatchSpark.com. Speaking Topics: Overcoming adversity; embracing differences; anti-bullying; motivational; self-esteem building; goal-setting; and living life with purpose.
$501- $1000
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