Jammin 2010

ABOUT THE SESSION

Terry's life story is an amazing true tale of two incredible journeys found in his book called "A Father's Odyssey." One journey was completed in 1996, when Terry Hitchcock ran almost 2,100 miles from Minneapolis to Atlanta in 75 consecutive days, covering the equivalent of a marathon or more each day. Terry's "mega-marathon" was an incredible feat of feet but it wasn't even close to being his greatest challenge. That began 12 years earlier when his wife died of breast cancer and Terry suddenly found himself alone and raising three small children - that marathon was the tougher journey. Hollywood has now taken Terry's story and made it into a highly-acclaimed documentary called "My Run," narrated by Academy-Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, and honored at the prestigious Austin Film Festival. Currently, a feature film is being planned, actors to be named, and to be called "Pushing Life."

NEWS RELEASE:

MY RUN is coming home to Minnesota for the Midwest Premiere as an "Official Selection" of the 28th Annual Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPFF). MY RUN will screen on APRIL 16, 2010 (7:30pm) at the St. Anthony Main Theaters. Terry Hitchcock from Prior Lake MN will be the Special Guest along with the filmmakers, and will be doing a Q&A after the film. Reception to follow the Premier at Zahtar inside the Grand Hotel (10:00PM to 1:00 AM - 615 Second Avenue S., 2nd floor, Minneapolis) This is an open invitation, tell EVERYONE and help us make this a very special one night event. Tickets will be available through the MSPFF website on April 1st. http://www.mspfilmfest.org

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Terry's business career has included establishing the largest business incubator in the United States; successfully establishing five start-up companies and three non-profit foundations; helping establish a national holiday; a veteran of the United States Air Force; recipient of the Distinguished Medal of Merit and American flag from the Republican Presidential Task Force and President Reagan; creator or helped to establish more than 83 companies; transferred technology from the private sector to the public sector; author of "American Business: The Last Hurrah?" and recipient of earned BS, MBA, DBA, JD and honorary degrees.