Rowdy Gaines

"Your determination to succeed against incredible odds motivated everyone in attendance to do his or her best no matter what the circumstances. You have led an inspirational life, and in turn, have encouraged us all to be more determined and, hopefully, more successful"

Paul M. Peters, CMB
Senior Vice President
Paul M. Peters, CMB

"Our children will never forget you. They just won't stop talking about you. You really "lit a fire" in them and their swimming enthusiasm and desire to train instantly increased"

Alice Oates
Bonne Terre, MO
Team Genesis Swim Club

"Rowdy has the unique ability to captivate the audience and inspire greatness to all those surrounding him. It was our company's most successful awards breakfast"

Bill Lamoreaux
Merrill Lynch Realty Regional President
Chris Coile, Inc.

"Your remarks were inspiring and helped to instill the sense of confidence that is needed to carry our volunteers to the goal"

John H. Bryan. Jr.
General Campaign, Chairman
United Way/Crusade of Mercy

"I would like to personally thank you for your outstanding presentation at our 10th Annual Awards Banquet. Your personal style, approachability and sincerity were deeply appreciated. All of us were inspired by your presentation and feel better about ourselves for having you with us"

Irv Hallman, CLU,ChFC, CFP
Owner and General Agent
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company

"The open house was a huge success. We gained a lot of exposure to the public and added many members to our roster. We would not hesitate to have you appear at any function in the future. In fact, we would be honored"

The Staff
The Jungle Club

"Just as you left Americans with a feeling of pride in 1984 and continue to have a positive impact on countless school children in Alabama, your presentation left a lasting impression with our conference attendees. I saw a number of individuals nodding their heads in approval and furiously taking notes. Needless-to-say, your presentation was a big hit with our members"

Karen Goody
President
International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame

"We have received nothing but positive comments about the meeting and Rowdy's presentation. Along with the outstanding athletic talents he possesses, Rowdy has a lot of charisma and seems to be a natural speaker. We were very pleased with the quality of his presentation"

Ralph R. Kavanaugh, Ed.D.
Director, Human Resources Department
Red Lobster, Inc.

"I want to thank you for helping to make the Swim-For-Cancer at Asphalt Green such a huge success. Your participation and enthusiasm were key factors in creating an event that was both fun and exciting for the children. It was truly a pleasure and a thrill for everyone at the event (myself included) to have the opportunity to meet you and hear about your Olympic experiences. You are a wonderful role model for the children and community"

Lisa Lowenthal
Director, Marketing & Special Events
Swim-For-Cancer at Asphalt Green