South Staffordshire College Students Impressed by Motivational Speaker

Staff and students at South Staffordshire College were truly inspired following the visit of the world’s fastest blind man.

As part of the College’s newly launched Speaker Programme, Steve Cunningham was invited to talk to students about his fantastic achievements. 

Described as “the most inspirational man alive” Steve told his audience about his journey from despair to success, having gone blind at the age of just 12 years old.  He holds the record as the fastest blind man on land and sea and works with businesses and schools around the UK to help motivate and inspire people to reach their own potential.

Accompanied by his support team John and his dog Foster, Steve ran two motivational seminars and an afternoon of workshops, meeting hundreds of learners and staff at Rodbaston, Cannock and Tamworth campuses and inspiring everyone he met.

IT student Alex Parry said “It was an excellent opportunity to show that there are no barriers if you really push yourself.”

And fellow student Dan Fryer was just as impressed. “Steve sets a great example to students and proves that if you believe in yourself and commit you can succeed”, he commented.

The College’s in-house production company, Armoris, filmed the workshop at the Cannock Campus and the footage will be used to motivate other students.

Trudie McGuinness, Director of Learner Services at South Staffordshire College said “Steve Cunningham is a truly inspirational man. We are delighted that he and his team could spend the day with us as part of our ongoing guest speaker programme. We want all of our students at South Staffordshire College to achieve their full potential, which they are encouraged to do by meeting exceptional individuals such as Steve Cunningham.”

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