Liz Murray

Because both parents were drug addicts, Liz Murray was homeless at 15. She graduated from high school while living on the streets and overcame incredible odds to win a full scholarship to Harvard.
Liz Murray’s inspirational story was captured on Lifetime Television’s Emmy-nominated original film, Homeless to Harvard. She was also among the first people to receive Oprah Winfrey’s “Chutzpah Award.” Determined not to be defined by her circumstances she earned her high school diploma in just two years — and won a scholarship to Harvard University that would turn a penniless girl into a well-educated young woman with a bright future. Murray’s sincerity and grace regularly amaze those fortunate enough to meet her. With her examples of hard work, determination and daily commitment to achievement, she instantly becomes an inspiration to audiences everywhere. That same gutsy strength that pulled her from the streets now transforms the lives of others, from student groups to business audiences in need of inspiration to overcome their own obstacles.

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