Marlin the "Family Quest" guy has 5 unique programs
(1) HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER?
Marlin shares the story behind the story. In doing so he reveals
1.what red flags were missed by their childs pediatrician, teachers, and parents.
2.How he and his wife, Jeanne, navigated through the phases of denial, blaming, fear, and hopelessness.
3.How running marathons factored in, and led to the radical effort to reconnect as a family.
4.How being an "ABSENT DAD" contributed to the childrens regression and marital strain.
5.How the dynamics of the "FAMILY QUEST" facilitated reconnecting with their children before diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome.
6.What the 3 main charateristics of Asperger's syndrome are.
7.Why a complete family support system is essential to overcoming any adversity.
This talk is ideal for any group or organization seeking an educational and insprirational program on family dynamics.
It is ideal for high school and college psychology and sociology students.
CEU'S AND CDPU'S are available for Illinios teachers who attend this program.
(duration can be adjusted from a brief 20 minutes to a full 90 minute keynote)
(2) MANMADE WONDERS
This power point presentation is ideal for students 4th grade and up.
Most students know about the Statue of Liberty and Mt. Rushmore. But do they know about Crazy Horse Memorial, Big Brutus, or the Concrete Ship? Be prepared to see these and many more incredible manmade creations from right here in the United Stated of America. These manmade wonders are the result of mans needs, visions, and dreams.
Your students will be given an opportunity to reflect on their own personal desires. You know---their own ambitions and dreams. They will be given a very specific goal setting technique that will better enable them to achieve their most desired aspirations.
(duration: 30 to 45 minutes...or longer)
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(3) NATURAL WONDERS
This power point presentation is ideal for students 4th grade and up.
The Grand Canyon, Sequoia National Forest, and the Badlands of South Dakota are a few examples of beautiful places in our nation. We see awe inspiring images of these places and more. Within these places we witness examples of complete disregard and disrespect of this precious natural beauty. We gain a greater understanding of how mans irresponsibility not only affects the appearence of the landscape, but also is a major contributor to the further demise of our endangered wildlife.
Your audience will gain a better understanding of "ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY".
(duration: 25 minutes or longer)
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(4) REMARKABLE PEOPLE
"Pain is inevitable, Misery is optional" Hyrum Smith
Hear stories of 3 people who personify exactly what it means to make deliberate and conscious decisions to overcome the most unfair circumstances and still find ways to achieve personal enrichment and fulfillment.
GORDY: Twenty five years ago Gordy was involved in a farm machinery accident that cost him all of his limbs. Hear Marlin tell Gordy's inspirational story on what he did and why he did it to overcome his adversity.
RUTH: survived nearly 2 years at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Her most challenging struggles came after liberation. She documented her story in "To Auschwitz and Back". Marlin will share Ruth's story and reveal how she "let the past go." This program is ideal for students studying the Ann Frank story. Marlin will share Ruth's contact info to students interested in connecting with WWII era survivors. "There is no room on our earth for hate and prejudice."
DAN: survived 3rd and 4th degree burns over most of his body when he was two years old. He lost his fingers and toes. Today he is a professional drummer and a motivational speaker. Learn how "attitude" has everything to do with overcoming adversity.
Your audience will learn the thoughts and attitudes of these remarkable people so that they may be inspired to overcome their own most challenging situations.
(duration: 15 minutes per remarkable person)
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(5) MARATHON RUNNING:
This talk is ideal for sports teams. The "no quit" theme is universal for all audiences.
Marlin is the guy who "hates" running. He wanted to quit many many time. After all he set five running goals he never achieved. He had every reason to quit. Let him share how he overcame his most demoralizing moments by latching onto one thought that prevented him from quitting.
Your audience will be inspired to participate and follow through till the end no matter their level of ability.
(Duration: 20 minutes)
Testimonials
“This is not simply another "jock story." It is the story of a rather typical American Family, and this work, if we read it carefully, teaches us many,many lessons.”
Don Blankenship
“This is a little book that sneaks up on you in surprising ways and leaves you with a good feeling about fatherhood and fellowship.” Nelson Aspen
