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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.