Marcus Engel
Unimaginable pain. Terrifying realization. Then, darkness.
Complete and total darkness.
Marcus Engel lived these horrific moments... but that is only the beginning of the story. On a cold autumn night during his freshman year of college, Marcus' life took a dramatic turn. Following a Saturday night hockey game, Marcus
As the carload of teenagers pulled into a busy intersection, a drunk driver traveling at twice the speed limit slammed broadside into the small Toyota; only a thin piece of metal separated Marcus from the full impact of the oncoming vehicle.
When he awoke to a world he would never again see, Marcus faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles: survive hundreds of hours of reconstructive facial surgery, adapt to blindness and find happiness in a world changed forever.
While still restricted to a hospital bed, a feeding tube and respirator, Marcus set his goal: return to college as quickly as possible. This goal would sustain him through two years of medical recovery, a six-month stint at rehab school and one month training with a new Seeing Eye dog.
Not only did Marcus accept and embrace the challenge, but the life lessons he learned are now the guiding forces that inspire hundreds of thousands every day.
Marcus' career as a professional speaker began at the young age of 22. His story has empowered, enlightened and entertained audiences around the nation to overcome personal adversity and make intelligent decisions. His autobiography, After This... An Inspirational Journey for All the Wrong Reasons was released in 2002 and has helped tens of thousands realize their potential and reach for new goals.
Marcus Engel is a speaker, a message, a story, your audience will never forget
Marcus' captivating story, easygoing personality and ability to relate to students combine to make him one of the best speakers we've ever had
~~ Kara Miller, Coordinator for Greek Affairs, University of Miami, Florida
Marcus' inspiring keynote impacted our students deeply. He is a delight to work with and helped us out so much on the front end with all of his additional marketing efforts.
~~ Sally Spencer-Thomas, Director of Leadership Development and Behavioral Health Promotion, Regis University, Denver, Colorado
Marcus has the uncanny ability to add humor to a tragic story and keep the audience entertained while motivating them. Few speakers possess the ability to relate so well to college students, putting Marcus in a class of his own.
~~ Tommy Klasener, Student Activities Greek Life, Southwest Missouri State University
The audience appreciated Marcus' honesty, reality and humor, especially as it relates to how he overcomes challenges in his daily life. He understands the needs of the college campus and captures the attention of a college-aged audience
~~ Grahaeme Hesp, Davidson College, North Carolina
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