Alvin Law

Celebrity •
Influencer

Step Into Your Greatness™️, Supporting organizations to inspire their people, push through obstacles, and create more possibilities

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Gender: Male

Nationality: Canada

Languages: English

Travels from: Canada

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Biography Highlights

Inspiring Millions: Reaches audiences worldwide with a message of resilience, proving limitations can empower.
Defying the Odds: Born without arms, achieves everything using his feet, from daily tasks to playing instruments.
Celebrated Advocate: Honored with top awards, shares insights through humor, authenticity, and life lessons.

Biography

Alvin Law: Turning Challenges into Triumphs with Authenticity, Humor, and Resilience

An international keynote speaker Alvin Law tells stories about growing up without arms, learning to use his feet for hands, demonstrating that resilience is born from struggle, not from a pain-free existence. He believes that no matter what you’re up against, you can still live a life filled with gratitude and hope.

Law’s uniquely customized presentations are designed to empower organizations and their people to turn obstacles into possibilities. To remind everyone that success begins with people, their strengths and weaknesses, and how together, we can accomplish anything. This unforgettable, life changing experience will reawaken your belief in yourself and others.

In addition to being a professional speaker, Law is a trained broadcaster, fundraiser, award-winning musician and bestselling author. He has earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). In 2009, he was inducted into the Canadian Association of Speakers (CAPS) Hall of Fame and in 2018 The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame welcomed him for his significant role in advocacy for people with special needs.

Law has appeared on countless telethons and media features, and has been the subject of two award-winning television documentaries. Since 1976 Alvin has played a direct role in raising over $200 million dollars for charity.

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Step into Your Greatness™️

Be inspired. Push through obstacles. Create more possibilities.

Every single person walks around with an invisible label stuck to their forehead.

It’s like one of those nametags you get at awkward networking events. Except that these labels don’t tell people your name. Instead, they describe your limitations.

As a guy without any arms, I’ve worn a lot of labels in my life. “Disabled.” “Victim.” “Freak.” Good and bad, I’ve heard them all.

All these labels were given to me by other people. People who sized me up and figured me out without asking me a single question.

People who knew exactly what I could do and, more importantly, what I couldn’t.

Most of us live up to these labels. We accept what other people say about us as gospel truth. “Well, I guess I’ll never [fill in the blank],” we sigh, choosing to be restrained by these limitations.

But I believe that it doesn’t have to be that way. I believe that we can change those labels.

In your customized presentation, I will inspire you and your team to stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing all the possibilities that are within your reach.

Yes, I’ll be entertaining. Yes, I’ll also be encouraging. However, don’t be fooled: I’m here to challenge you and your team to rip off those old labels. Because you have the power to create a new future and overcome any obstacle that stands in your way.

Are you ready to take that first step into your greatness?

Here are your takeaways:

Discover how to embrace an attitude of possibility and “yes, I can!”
Accept the gift of learning by asking more questions and actually listening to the answers
Start looking for the value in every person and every circumstance that you encounter
Feed your imagination so you can unlock the power of your potential
Commit to never giving up on yourself and your teammates

Who is this presentation for?

Associations
Client & staff appreciation events
Sales team rallies
Government agency teams
Health care professionals
Students of all ages
Any organization that has human beings on their team

Available: In person, Virtually

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Step Into Your Greatness

Be inspired. Push through obstacles. Create more possibilities. Every single person walks around with an invisible label stuck to their forehead. t’s like one of those nametags you get at awkward networking events. Except that these labels don’t tell people your name. Instead, they describe your limitations. As a guy without any arms, I’ve worn a lot of labels in my life. “Disabled.” “Victim.” “Freak.” Good and bad, I’ve heard them all. All these labels were given to me by other people. People who sized me up and figured me out without asking me a single question. People who knew exactly what I could do and, more importantly, what I couldn’t. Most of us live up to these labels. We accept what other people say about us as gospel truth. “Well, I guess I’ll never [fill in the blank],” we sigh, choosing to be restrained by these limitations. But I believe that it doesn’t have to be that way. I believe that we can change those labels. In your customized presentation, I will inspire you and your team to stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing all the possibilities that are within your reach. Yes, I’ll be entertaining. Yes, I’ll also be encouraging. However, don’t be fooled: I’m here to challenge you and your team to rip off those old labels. Because you have the power to create a new future and overcome any obstacle that stands in your way. Are you ready to take that first step into your greatness? Here are your takeaways: • Discover how to embrace an attitude of possibility and “yes, I can!” • Accept the gift of learning by asking more questions and actually listening to the answers • Start looking for the value in every person and every circumstance that you encounter • Feed your imagination so you can unlock the power of your potential • Commit to never giving up on yourself and your teammates Who is this presentation for? • Associations • Client & staff appreciation events • Sales team rallies • Government agency teams • Health care professionals • Students of all ages • Any organization that has human beings on their team

Available: In person, Virtually

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TESTIMONIALS

Alvin’s life and experiences are truly one of a kind. There are many great motivational speakers out there, but Alvin makes such a powerful and positive impact that leaves us all with a truly lasting impression that you can overcome anything that life throws at you. We all face challenges and struggles in our life, but Alvin’s example and authenticity speak to our souls that we can find a way to joy and success. I am forever grateful to know Alvin and his story!

Eric Driscoll

CEO,

United Ag & Turf NE, LLC

CWB Financial Group was blown away by Alvin's presentation. Not only did he exceed our expectations but he gave us many powerful messages that we will remember for years to come. When we met with Alvin he was very professional and listened to what we wanted to present to our audience. Our audience was so captivated by his presentation that we wished we booked him for 2 hours! Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable.

Lisa Poitras

Creative Services Advisor,

Canadian Western Bank

After a discussion about our campaign’s theme, Alvin delivered an engaging tailored presentation that helped encompass our theme through the power of storytelling! Alvin’s online presence was electric and folks learned more about both Alvin, and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion at Shopify, and also outside of Shopify!

Karina Cotran

Knowledge Management Specialist,

Shopify

Alvin Law did an incredible job as the keynote speaker. Providers of services were exhausted, burned and traumatized from all the COVID ramifications. Alvin reminded us of both the value of the work we do and gave us a different perspective. Our President said she came to the meeting stressed out and Alvin’s keynote filled up her well of well being that left her feeling grounded and renewed. He is remarkable.

Lizette Stiehr

Executive Director,

Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities

Alvin's message was so many things… inspiring, energetic, relatable, genuine, important, insightful, motivating – I could go on and on. Even though this year's conference was virtual, Alvin was on point. When you present virtually, the audience participation and feedback is lost. Alvin adapted perfectly and managed the "virtual-ness" with remarkable ease. We received several comments from our audience, here's just a couple … Alvin is such an inspiration!! An amazing presentation!!! Thank you! I felt such a positive vibe from Alvin and laughed that it makes me feel good. What an impact Alvin had on our audience! Thank you for that, and being part of our day making this year's conference one of the best yet!

Susie Mack

Co-ordinator of Operations,

ND Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD)

Having Alvin with us at our annual Store General Manager conference to deliver a powerful, inspiring message of “I can”, had a resounding impact on our team. And, it fits nicely with our company's message and focus. We were all captivated by his story of perseverance and journey in overcoming adversity – a message that any business can align with. Alvin’s keynote not only captured our attention – it captured our hearts. At one moment you’re listening intently, then the next you’re laughing, but throughout you're provoked to think, gain perspective, and leave feeling more self-aware. We all went home greatly inspired, more motivated, and very humbled.

Chad McKinno

President,

Sporting Life Group

I cannot express the appreciation I have for the time you spent to customize yourmessage and ensure that it resonated with our audience. Having seen you in the past Iwas confident that you would be a great keynote speaker but how you connected with ouraudience surpassed my expectations.

Kim Keating

Portfolio Leader,

SAFE Work Manitoba

I’m not a huge fan of motivational speakers – I firmly believe that you can’t impose motivation on others, it has to come from inside them. Alvin owns his own motivation, and ignites it in others because he models the behaviour he speaks about. He lives it every day. He doesn’t tell people to change – they want to change after seeing him.

Paul Bridle

CEO,

Excellence Squared Ltd

I wanted to thank you for the excellent presentation at the Husky Safety Summit. Your story and open presence on the stage was inspirational in many ways. As a Safety hand for 30 years, it is very refreshing to see a presentation that was able to hit home with all in attendance.

Duane Goretzky

Safety Advisor,

Husky Energy

Alvin is not your typical motivational speaker – he’s an experience, and one you remember long afterward. He bypasses all your usual resistance and speaks directly to your heart. He’s genuine, a human being telling a powerful, real story that you can’t help but recognize and relate to. He’s not promoting himself or promoting a book – he’s not promoting anything other than life. You’ll never get better value from a speaker, or a more genuine, impactful presentation.

Herb Pirk

General Manager,

Oakdale Golf & Country Club

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to you for the incredible and powerful presentation that you gave at the 2010 CAAR Convention. Having lived in Saskatchewan since the mid-seventies, I have had the opportunity to see you at many events and have personally witnessed the change of a gangly, awkward youth with, as you would state yourself, a very bad mullet, to a man who can speak with conviction and power about overcoming adversity and truly making a difference in the world we live in. My career allows me to hear from many motivational speakers, all of whom deliver a message that one can certainly garner a message or some type of self improvement from, but is has been a long time since I have had the privilege to not only be entertained but to hear from someone who bears no malice towards anyone, blames no one for their own personal situation but delivers a simple message of how anyone can truly make a difference in this life.

Bayer Crop Science

I just wanted to send you a short note to tell you how wonderful you were as a keynote speaker at the conference which was held in Toronto. I have to admit that I have been going to the Million Dollar Round Table for many years, and have not heard a speaker like you, who motivated an audience to the degree that you did that evening. To be born with no arms, and to maintain the attitude that you’ve done over the years, is absolutely remarkable. You have certainly turned your handicap into an asset for you, and this message should be heard by all people throughout the world.

Manulife Conference

Alvin did an exceptional job opening the Fraser Valley Economic Summit. He was entertaining, inspiring, and made his message relevant to the theme of the day. The delegates loved him, and the organizing committee was thrilled with what he brought to the event. I can’t imagine anyone who would have done a better job opening our event and setting the tone for the day!

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