<p>John Walsh shares moving tales about ordinary people who make an extraordinary impact to illustrate that anyone can make a difference if they direct their passion toward a lifelong cause. </p><p>A renowned victims’ rights advocate, John was a leading force behind the founding of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children before serving as host of the long-running television show <i>America’s Most Wanted</i>. Following the phenomenal success of <i>AMW</i>, John was featured for four seasons on <i>The Hunt</i>, first on CNN before moving to HLN. The show has been credited with the capture of 12 more fugitives. A successor to the show, <i>In Pursuit with John Walsh </i>which<i> </i>airs on Investigation Discovery.</p><p>Sadly, his dedication to the issue is rooted in the tragic 1981 abduction and murder of his six-year-old son, Adam. </p><p>On stage, John recounts how he channeled the pain of his son's untimely death into a lifelong mission to help others. At the same time, he calls on audiences to advocate for causes they are passionate about, while delivering important insights and strategies for identifying allies who support their cause. </p><p>With a powerful message urging others to forge ahead despite setbacks, John inspires audiences to take steps to make the world a better place, and that every mission toward that goal is significant, no matter how great or small. </p>
Victims' Rights Advocate, Host of Investigation Discovery's <em>In Pursuit with John Walsh</em>
<ul><li><strong>Living Life with a Mission</strong></li><li>In his moving and inspiring presentations, celebrity speaker John Walsh tells the gripping story of how he channeled the most painful event of his life into a mission that would change law enforcement, legislation, and television as we know it.</li><li> John Walsh has faced many obstacles along the way, from the FBI's resistance to changing its policies, to the Justice Department's initial refusal to acknowledge his cause, to the Fox and Lifetime television network's decision to cancel <i>America's Most Wanted</i>. Yet, he found a number of valuable allies who helped to see him through; from law enforcement officials, to members of Congress, to the television executives, governmental officials, and ordinary citizens who believed in his cause.</li><li> Above all else, John Walsh is living proof that one person can make a difference. As he tells his audiences -- if you believe in something and put your passion in service of it, you will find plenty of good people to support you, willing to help you achieve your dreams -- no matter how great or small your mission.</li></ul>