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Doc Hendley

Doc Hendley

Keynote Speaker: Global Humanitarian, Clean Water Crusader, Top 10 CNN Hero, Sustainability Advocate

Doc Hendley Biography

Doc Hendley is the founder and president of Wine To Water, a non-profit that radically transformed the process of bringing clean water to people in need anywhere in the world.

A musician and former bartender, Hendley launched Wine To Water in 2004 while bartending and playing music in nightclubs in Raleigh, North Carolina. At that time, he traveled to Darfur, Sudan and with the money raised, began installing water systems for victims of government-supported genocide.

For his work saving thousands of lives, Hendley was named one of the Top Ten CNN Heroes in 2009. Hendley is also an author. His compelling story of an ordinary bartender changing the world through clean water, called "Wine to Water: How One Man Saved Himself While Trying to Save the World," was published in 2012.

Doc is a frequent speaker, and often leads Wine To Water filter build programs. Filter builds are hands-on, socially responsible experiences for companies and organizations to assemble filters and make their own strides in alleviating the world’s water crisis.

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Doc Hendley Videos

2022 FICP Annual Conference Closing Keynote: Doc Hendley
Doc Hendley Speaking Reel
At the Table: Wine To Water w/ Doc Hendley

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What topics does Doc Hendley speak about?

Doc Hendley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Environment, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Technology, Music, Entrepreneurship, Government, Faith & Religion, World Affairs, Motivational, Innovation, Creativity, Personal Growth, Authors, Energy, College, Leadership, Political, Conservation, Science, Sustainability, Green, Climate Change, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife and Environmental Activism.

Where does Doc Hendley travel from?

Doc Hendley generally travels from Boone, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Doc Hendley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Doc Hendley for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Doc Hendley generally travels from Boone, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Robert Ballard and Jim Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Doc Hendley for an upcoming event.

Doc Hendley Videos

2022 FICP Annual Conference Closing Keynote: Doc Hendley
Doc Hendley Speaking Reel
At the Table: Wine To Water w/ Doc Hendley

Doc Hendley Reviews

  • "We had a great day with Doc. From my perspective, it could not have gone better. Our folks loved him."
    See Agency - Jan 05 2012

  • Doc connected with the audience like no other. His stories of the past, present, and future were a Grand Slam. My kids love him so much, and he motivated them so much to make a difference, on their own, they collected and donated enough money to buy five wells, walking around the lobby of the hotel, proving anyone, anywhere can make a difference. Now that is the power of the spoken word, that ignites action, and Doc was a master at sharing his stories, words we all understand. Thank you Doc, for the difference you make. -Manny Diotte
    Unknown - Sep 28 2011

  • I would like to add something to my previous review. I booked Doc, Christine Cashen, Laura Caldwell, and the Corps Group all from www.seeagency.com for ONE EVENT. See Agency was like a one-stop shop for my speaker needs. I collaborated with See Agency to create a themed event where each speaker emphasized a different facet of leadership for our school administrators. This brought added value for our participants. Working with See Agency's speakers (and leadership team) saved me time and energy when creating a powerful, meaningful conference.
    Orange County Public Schools - Jul 06 2011

  • Doc is a wonderful, sincere, person who has made a tremendous difference in the world. He sees himself as average, yet he has saved thousands of lives by raising awareness of the world's plight of lack of clean drinking water. His powerful, moving story about how each of us has the power to make a difference in the world is one that will shake you to your foundation. Our audience of 300 school administrators was touched and inspired by this remarkable man. We were truly in the presence of greatness, wrapped in humilty and compassion. Thank you, Doc.
    Orange County Public Schools - Jun 25 2011

  • Doc Hendley is an incredibly passionate speaker. He spoke to at Watauga High School in Boone, North Carolina on April 20th about his story and his organization, Wine to Water. Doc reached each person on a personal level with his shocking statistics about the water crisis coupled with his very real photos. This is something that most people know little about, but he did a great job of demonstrating its devastating effects on over 1 billion people worldwide. He was very relatable and down-to-earth, an average guy encouraging the youth to pursue their dreams. Doc, as always, was adamant that the youth should feel empowered and capable of doing anything—something that he didn’t always feel in school. He was very encouraging to the students, urging them to take action and fight against the water crisis alongside him. I’ve heard Doc speak a few times before, but never had I seen him so confident, excited, and ready to inspire so many students. He kept the attention of each and every student throughout his entire speech, answered a lot of questions about himself and Wine to Water, and, in the end, received a standing ovation from the audience. Doc has an amazing story and Wine to Water is a great organization that’s helping save lives. He was successful in spreading awareness about the water crisis to the youth in our area and helping them to realize that they can make a difference. Doc is compassionate, dedicated, humble, and inspirational—I wholeheartedly recommend him as a speaker.
    ASU Wine to Water - May 08 2011

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