Thaddeus Bullard Delivers Motivational Speech To Kick Off 2025

The chapter was honored to be joined by Thaddeus Bullard, also known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar, Titus O'Neil. Bullard delivered an important message of waking up each day with the goal of being a "Great human being." Bullard also spoke about his tough juvenile upbringing and overcoming many obstacles to secure a full scholarship to the University of Florida (UF). At UF he was a part of two Southeastern Conference Championships and won the National Championship in 1996. Following his playing and wrestling career, he has gone on to do great philanthropic work in the Tampa Bay area. Under his foundation, he has helped more than 250 student athletes across the Tampa Bay area get into college and hosts an annual "Joy of Giving" event that provides over 3,000 at-risk kids with backpacks, school supplies and physical exams. Following the event, Bullard stuck around for autographs and pictures with the chapter members. Additionally, Katherine Fredlund, chapter programs chair, was recognized as AFCEAN of the Month for January.

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