Speakers
Steve Cunningham
Steve is renowned as ‘the fastest blind man on earth’ – he holds the blind land and water speed records. Steve formed and captained England’s blind football team, played for the England blind cricket team, and held the 100m sprint record. He shows how to turn adversity into challenge, and obstacles into opportunity.
Steve Cunningham is a witty articulate passionate man who tells it how it is. He is also totally blind, and has been from the age of twelve. Steve has never allowed his disability to define, restrict him or thwart his ambitions. Steve holds the blind land and water speed records. He also formed and captained England’s blind football team, played for the England blind cricket team.
As a motivator he is second to none, giving a complete insight into his own personal achievements thus providing a new perspective for others, and inspiring real change and determination in their lives. The corporate market clamours for his services and clients include KPMG, Chrysler, Michelin, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB, EDF Energy, Orange, Co-op, Rolls Royce, Sony, Phizer, and Iris Software. They all pay testimony to his presentations full of enterprise and conviction, inspiring his audience to almost instantly respond in following his philosophy.
“Steve Cunningham was amazing ! His life story is really poignant, (not a dry eye in the house!) and his message and humour were so powerful. Our delegates were challenged, amused and most of all inspired . He was given a standing ovation! A fabulous speaker with a commitment to his vision, he really wants to make a difference to young people and their lives. A man of courage, commitment and humour!” Kirklees Local Authority
