From NFL draft pick, to Founder & President of Mentoring with Purpose Charity, Frank D. Murphy is a true paragon of what a second chance really is. Battling incredible obstacles, tenacity and determination prevailed and his passion to help others realize their potential and become impactful leaders in their communities flourished.
Frank D. Murphy, is the Author of “The Man Behind the Helmet – God of Second Chance”, as well as the writer and Director of the educational stage play “The Man Behind the Helmet – The Life Story of Frank D. Murphy”. He founded the “Put Down your Fake ID” conferences and created the Frank D. Murphy online Life Skills curriculum program for youth in grade schools to upper level professionals.
Frank is the first professional athlete to produce and write his own educational stage play derived from his book and create a digital life skills program. The stage play is offered in person and virtually. He not only gives insight of his challenges, but he also offers first hand solutions. Frank is also writing and producing his first motion picture!
Frank’s life story journeys from childhood to adulthood as he overcame the struggles of growing up in an at risk, inner city neighborhood. From guns to selling drugs to jail, it seemed the odds were stacked against Frank while he faced the possibility of spending life behind bars.
After given a second chance through NFL Superbowl Coach, Tony Dungy, Frank instantly goes from drugs, guns and jail to a star athlete and successful NFL player. Concluding a successful football career receiving countless awards such as the All-American, All State and Player of the Year award, Frank didn’t stop there.
Since starting his foundation in 2009, Murphy consistently pours into his community supporting empowerment programs for the youth. His efforts in the community are instrumental; he has been awarded the JTEP Hero Award, as well as the Hero Award by the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, recognizing him for his noble efforts to make a positive impact on the community. Murphy received the Key to the city of Callahan, FL. for his positive impressions on the youth and has even been a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement award presented by 44th former President Barack Obama for his community work and influence on the next generation. Just to name a few.
Today, Frank is a national motivational speaker and has served as life coach and mentor to over 100,000 youth, fortune 500 companies, and professional athletes.
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Debbie Prescott Advisory Board ChairpersonDeb Prescott, Agent – Owner of Deb Prescott State Farm. Deb has spent the last 20 years helping businesses and families in the Tampa Bay area. Dedicated to community service, Deb has volunteered her time, talent and treasure to serve Mentoring with Purpose Charity nearly a decade.
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Rosalind Walker-Allen Event Coordinator / PlannerRosalind Walker-Allen is an event planner and coordinator. Rosalind has been providing her event planning talents to Mentoring with Purpose Charity Inc since day one. She is the business owner of 2ndChance Event Planning and Catering …
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Michael K. Bigos Marketing & Brand DirectorMichael K. Bigos is an accomplished Design Consultant, Brand Designer & Strategist in Tampa, Florida helping businesses and organizations gain a competitive advantage via branding solutions, marketing, and visual/digital communications. Michael has 20+ years experience in the Department…
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April Schiff Advisory Board MemberApril Schiff, President and Co-Founder of Strategic Solutions of Florida, a premiere political consulting service with a proven record for winning campaigns, corporate advocacy and grassroots implementation. Ms. Schiff possesses over 25 years of business management, political consulting, association leadership and public speaking…
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Denny Simmers Advisory Board Member
My objective is to be clear in vision, purpose and execution. I strive to leave people with a better feeling about themselves after being with me than before, we must put the common goal ahead of all individual accolades to accomplish anything of long lasting value. I want to make a difference for the right company, cause and team!
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James C. Thomas Advisory Board Member
James has taken his experience and passion for helping and protecting others, by becoming a speaker, mentor, and motivator to youth and adults that have made some of the wrong choices, and others, to prevent from making the wrong choice. James is one that believes this way, don’t complain about a thing if you are not going…
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Marilyn Westropp Advisory Board Member
Marilyn Westropp is a true Seasoned Professional who is proud to say that she is fearless when it comes to trying new ideas thinking outside of the box. Her creativity and passion for learning has inspired her to achieve many goals. She has a deep understanding of what it takes to develop strategic partners…
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Dale Peterson Advisory Board MemberDale Peterson is a member of the Tampa Investment Properties Group with a primary focus on the sale of office and industrial institutional investment properties in Central Florida. Peterson provides capital markets advisory services for institutional and corporate clients…
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Darwin A. Salls Jr. Advisory Board Member
Darwin is the General Manager for Scar Heal®/Rejuvaskin®, an international skin healing company based here in Tampa Bay with distribution partners around the world. His professional background includes event, sales, and hospitality management as well as logistics….
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Avril Stinson Advisory Board MemberAvril Stinson, Director of Development for The Tampa Bay Wave brings tremendous networking, programming, and strategic leadership to the multiple organizations she is involved with.Avril assists The Wave in attracting the resources…
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Pat Donovan Advisory Board MemberPat Donovan has covered Tampa sports for over a decade, currently working as a producer, reporter and host for 620 WDAE. Outside of his love of Tampa, sports and food, Pat is very passionate about philanthropy, and has donated his time and talents to several charities around Bay area…
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Brian Boksen Advisory Board MemberBrian Boksen is a native of the Tampa Bay are and currently works for Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Storm, and Amalie Arena. Brian currently serves as the Manager of Storm Football and Amalie Arena Events. Through his time working with the Lightning…
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Rob “Brittono” Adams Advisory Board MemberFrom as far back as I can remember I wanted to help people, and I wasn’t sure what that meant until I was in grade school and the fire department came for an alarm. I saw the big trucks and lights and I knew that is how I was going to help people. So I grabbed every book I could find on how to be a firefighter…
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Allysen Kerr Advisory Board MemberAllysen enjoys working with people and organizations making a difference in the world. Originally from New York, this brand strategist, multidisciplinary designer, and entrepreneur launched her first venture at the age of 20…
