Over 13,000 babies around the world were deformed in the early 1960’s because of a morning sickness drug, Thalidomide. Alvin Law was born without arms after his birth mother, thinking it was completely safe, used just a couple of the tiny pills and their lives were forever altered. What may have become a tragic life-story did not turn out that way. Today, Alvin is not only a completely independent, remarkably successful professional speaker, but proof that out of nothing can arise one of the most inspiring stories you will ever witness. Faced with no hope in their minds, Alvin’s birth family courageously gave him up for adoption, hoping and praying that someone may be more prepared for the welfare of this newborn. Their prayers were answered by Hilda Law. A fifty-five year old foster mother, along with her husband Jack, took in neglected and abused children, loved and encouraged them back from their hopelessness and through social service programs. One day in 1960, the most disturbing case they had ever seen was presented to them. Take in a sickly, deformed baby whose future seemed certain. He would never possess any quality of life but he deserved more. Not only did Hilda and Jack nurse him back to health, but intuition said lurking inside this impossible scenario was hope. Through the Law’s faith, dedication and infinite belief, little Alvin learned to use his feet for hands. Alvin attended regular schools in a day when handicapped children were relegated to institutions or at best, schools that segregated them from the normal students. Remarkable teachers saw his potential and worked with the family to encourage that potential. Then like a genie in a bottle, Alvin was recognized for his musical ability and he joined the band. Within an impossibly short time, he became an award winning musician and graduated from high school and college with honors. He then embarked on a career in Broadcasting. While on a hiatus from disc-jockeying in radio and joined a company who, conducted awareness seminars in hundreds of schools across the province of Alberta, Canada. Thus began his adventures in the field of motivational speaking. In 1988, he quit a lucrative government job, fulfilled a long-time dream and made his career as a full-time professional speaker. Since 1976, Alvin has played a direct role in raising over $150,000,000 for charity. He’s also dabbled in acting, has appeared on countless telethons, media features and has been the subject of two award winning television documentaries. Alvin has appeared on The Joan Rivers Show, "How'd They Do That" on CBS, CBC's "What On Earth" and ABC's "Frontrunners". This segment about Alvin received an Emmy Award. Alvin often says, he always knew angels existed. In 1991, he met one and soon after married Darlene. The couple, Alvin's son, Vance, Jazper, Ray and Dexter the dogs, and Trixie, the cat now reside in Canada. Titles There's No Such Word As Can't! Everybody Counts You Get What You Expect The Power We Possess Topics Attitude, Change, Business, Empowerment, Motivation, Music, ADA, Humor, Media, Success Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $7,500 - $9,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State AB, Canada Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.