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JULY 19, 2O19
11:15 am to 2:15 pm
General Session & Keynote Address
Tucson Ballroom
127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
By: Aron Ralston
“There is no force more powerful than the will to
live,” explains Aron Ralston, who faced an un-
imaginable challenge with his life-or-death deci-
sion. An ordinary man who was pushed to the
extreme, he demonstrates the human capacity
for the extraordinary, proving anyone can sur-
vive the most grueling circumstances. A talent-
ed storyteller, Ralston recounts his ordeal, shed-
ding new light on the meaning of sacrifice, and
on what is truly important.
Note: The First and Second General Session will
begin promptly at 11:15 am with luncheon ser-
vice followed by keynote program speakers. At-
tendees are requested to be on time and to stay
for the entire session to minimize disruption.
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Aron Ralston
Fearless Adventurer &
Subject of the Film, 127 Hours
An ordinary man pushed to extraordinary limits, Aron
Ralston takes you inside the story that captured interna-
tional headlines in which he proves that courage, persever-
ance and the human spirit can help you triumph over tough
challenges when the stakes are extraordinary.
An experienced climber and avid outdoorsman, Aron was
canyoneering alone in Utah when he became trapped be-
tween two boulders in a remote location for more than five
days, ultimately freeing himself by severing his own arm
with a pocketknife. His harrowing tale captivated global
news outlets and remains one of the most incredible and
extreme survival stories of all time.
Aron recounts his ordeal in searing detail in his New York
Times best-selling book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place,
which inspired the major motion picture, 127 Hours, star-
ring James Franco.
On stage, he brings his gripping story to life – and audi-
ences to the edge of their seats. With great candor and hu-
mility, Aron reflects on his remarkable triumph over insur-
mountable odds, and shares the lessons he learned about
the importance of examining one’s priorities and outlook
on life. Take away a true appreciation for the power of the
human spirit and the value of relationships to overcome
life’s challenges, no matter how large or daunting one’s
“boulder” may be.