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Based on the best-selling book and extraordinary true story of the Tuohy Family, The Blind Side is one of the biggest blockbusters of 2009.  When we first meet him, Michael Oher does not know his real name, his father, his birthday or how to read or write.  He takes up football and school after the Tuohy family takes him in from the streets.  With the Tuohy family's love and support, Oher transforms into a successful student and the most sought-after player in the NFL.

GTN is proud to introduce the real heroes that inspired the best-selling book and blockbuster film: husband and wife Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy; their son, Michael Oher; daughter, Collins Tuohy; son, Sean, Jr.; and best-selling author of The Blind Side, Michael Lewis.  They each offer inspiring insights into overcoming obstacles, building strong communities and motivating teamwork.  See more information about each program below, or click HERE.

Now the #1 motivational speaking program in the country, The Blind Side really is the MVP - Most Valuable Program - of 2010. Don't miss the chance to bring in the real heroes behind The Blind Side, available together or separately. 

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Behind The Blind Side:
Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity		 Every Team is a Family:
How to Make an Impact on Your Community		 The Difference Trust Makes:
My Transition into Family, the NFL, and Beyond
Sean invites audiences to go behind-the-scenes of the Tuohy household with a heartwarming message: “In our house, we believe in miracles.”  Sharing personal anecdotes with his signature southern charm, Sean brings The Blind Side to life. A dedicated father and inspirational coach, Sean asks us to consider a simple question: why are kids just like Michael Oher are falling through the cracks every day?
Leigh Anne inspires audiences to recognize the potential in those around us—and to do something about it.  She shares her personal Blind Side observations, from seeing Michael Oher for the first time to how the experience changed her as a person—and the Tuohys as a family.  She asks audiences to explore how we, as a society, can make an impact big enough to change a broken system.
  “Who knows where I’d be?” says Oher, who with the love and support of the Tuohys has become the most sought after player in football.  Michael Oher inspires audiences to see their greatest challenges as opportunities.  “As I look back, it’s crazy how I got here,” he says. “But it didn’t seem tough at the time. I just lived day to day, did the best I could.” 
     



 History of The Blind Side: The Evolution
of a Story from the Author’s Perspective		 Two Friends On Their
Journey to The Blind Side
 Defining Family:
The Power of Faith in Each Other
Lewis takes audiences through the “wonder and outrage” that inspired him to write The Blind Side.  What began as an investigation into NFL players’ salaries evolved into a “little parable to describe the waste of the structure of our society.” At the podium, Lewis discusses his research into the evolution of football that lead him to uncover the story of Michael Oher. Author Michael Lewis and Sean Tuohy have known each other since childhood: they were classmates for 13 years in their hometown of New Orleans.  Together on stage, Michael and Sean inspire audiences with the humor and insight that only two long-time friends can share.  They intimately discuss the evolution of The Blind Side, what it means for the Tuohy family and the American education system as a whole.  “She cried the second she met him, and it was over,” Sean recalls. At the podium, Sean, Leigh Anne and Michael Oher share their intimate, personal story that inspired The Blind Side.  As a family, they each share their individual perspectives on the story, and they pose the bigger question: what is the definition of family, and how can we all make a difference to those who need us most?

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