Donald Driver's Induction Into The Pro Football Hall Of Fame

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For today's special occasion, I will give a speech of acceptance which honors Donald Driver during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Donald Driver is a former wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers who grew up in the Houston area. In my scenario Donald Driver will be giving the speech of acceptance. This speech takes place right after Ron Wolf, Packers former GM, presents his speech of presentation. Please Enjoy.
Adversity can wreck your life. Adversity can lay you so low that you never recover. But if you stand up to adversity, it can also make you stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. No matter what your background, no matter what your family life is like, and no matter what obstacles are thrown your way, if you have someone who loves you and looks out for you and if you have a …show more content…

I, Donald Driver, am living proof of that. There have been many times in my life where I have failed, wanted to give up, or have made a stupid decision that could have seriously altered my chances of being here today. Growing up homeless and in the projects of the Houston area taught me one thing; Never give up. Overcoming the struggles of living in Houston with no long lasting father figure and overcoming injuries have helped me become a much stronger person. First off, I would like to thank Ron Wolf, without him I would not be the person I am today. Ron believed in me when I wanted to give up and never stopped pushing me to strive towards greatness. Before Ron many people in my life did not believe in me or my dreams. I learned to prove them wrong. I would also like to thank Brett Favre and the fans of the Green Bay Packers. When I was drafted to the Packers, I did not know what to expect nor did I know what it meant to be apart of the Packers family. I did not know why Green Bay was nicknamed Titletown or just how great Packers fans are. Although I couldn't even find Green Bay on a map before I arrived, I

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