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Eric LeGrand

Transform setbacks into opportunities with Eric LeGrand, speaker and resilience expert. Eric inspires teams to build leadership resilience and embrace perseverance, delivering powerful insights backed by his ESPYs Jimmy V Award and $2 million raised for spinal cord research.

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  • Former NFL signee with Rutgers University football
  • Advocate for people with disabilities
  • Founder of Team LeGrand for spinal cord research
Eric LeGrand is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sports analyst, philanthropist, and author whose story of resilience has inspired millions. In 2010, a spinal cord injury ended his promising Rutgers University football career, but it ignited a mission far greater than the game. Refusing to be defined by his injury, Eric turned his journey into a platform for hope, advocacy, and action. As founder of Team LeGrand for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, he has helped raise more than $2 million for spinal cord research and support. His work has earned national recognition, including the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPYs, induction into the WWE Hall of Fame’s Warrior Award category, and Sports Illustrated’s “Best Moment” honor. Beyond advocacy, Eric is a successful entrepreneur, leading ventures such as LeGrand Coffee House, Shop Fifty Two apparel, and Eric LeGrand Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, all while making regular appearances on ESPN, SiriusXM, and Big Ten Network. For teams and businesses, Eric delivers more than inspiration—he offers a blueprint for transforming setbacks into opportunities, building resilience, and creating a legacy through leadership and service. His talks blend powerful storytelling with actionable lessons that challenge audiences to push past limitations and believe in what’s possible. Book Eric LeGrand today to inspire your audience to face challenges head-on, embrace perseverance, and turn bold visions into reality.

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What topics does Eric LeGrand specialise in?
Eric LeGrand specialises in discussing resilience, advocacy, entrepreneurship and more.
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Eric LeGrand delivers motivational talks blending powerful storytelling with practical lessons on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity, inspiring audiences to transform setbacks into opportunities and achieve lasting impact.
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