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Ron Bachman has spoken all over the country and his anti-bullying and diversity message is always well received. At present he is preparing for his Walk This Way 2011-2012 Tour!”

Ron’s school program

Ron’s School program is relevant and motivational – young people learn to be more tolerant and kind to their fellow students. In many cases bullying has decreased by as much as 80%!

Ron’s school program produces:

  • Reduction in bullying
  • Greater student self-esteem
  • Increase in interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of the Power of Words
  • Diversity of information related to able-bodied and disabled students
  • Healthier behaviors within school
  • Stronger student connections to teachers and administrators
  • Focused student efforts on breaking stereotypes
  • Better concentration in the classroom


“You totally changed us! I've never seen the people in my school stand up, applaud, stay quiet, and learn something in an assembly. Ever! You're story was so inspiring. I learned to love myself for what I have, not hate myself for what I don't. You truly are my hero. I have talked to counselors every year in school to help me with my self esteem. Within 45 minutes of listening to you, I found everything I had been wanting to find. I can't thank you enough.”

-From a student


Ron’s Corporate Program

Ron has spoken all over the country to corporations, associations, chambers of commerce, businesses, middle schools, high schools and colleges; his message is always well received and relevant.

Ron’s Corporate Program Improves:

  • Productivity
  • Communication skills
  • Relationships
  • Leadership ability
  • Diversity awareness
  • The Power of Words

"Ron's "Walk this Way" presentation is Awesome! If you want a speaker who will capture your audience in two seconds flat, Ron's the guy for you."

- Nikki Moss, Supervisor, Organizational Learning, DTE Energy

Ronnie's 11 state tour begins September 12th in Lockport NY and will go thru April 2012 covering NY, NJ, OH, MI, WI, FLA, LA, VA, ILL and Ontario Canada. The details are currently being worked out now. He will be primarily speaking to middle schools and is scheduled for between 180 & 200 shows averaging 750 kids per. He usually does two shows a day and always has local newspaper and TV coverage in every city. Normally Wednesdays are all day media day's. Last year Ronnie did 205 shows with estimated exposure (schools, television, newspaper, facebook, twitter) at about 2,000,000 people!
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Created and founded by Ronnie Bachman, the W.T.W.F. is intended to empower, enable and embolden all who participate! The W.T.W.F. wishes to cultivate Courage, Ambition, Strength and Determination, and above all, Self Worth!!! Ronnie believes that love, relationships, personal, professional and spiritual, all stem from how we (not the world) see ourself deep witihin! To walk this way is to embrace the path that life has given you. The W.T.W.F. wants you to breath, to live, to love , to laugh and experience life to its fullest capacity.

The bricks are being laid and the foundation is being skillfully poured........ Are you in?

What Educators Say.......

“Ronnie connected very well with our students… I wish every student in the county had a chance to hear his story and become truly motivated by him.”




“In the 10 years that I've taught at this school, I've NEVER seen our kids so quiet and attentive during an assembly. That speaks volumes to you and your message.”

Schedule......

Ronnie's 11 state tour begins September 12th in Lockport NY and will go thru April 2012 covering NY, NJ, OH, MI, WI, FLA, LA, VA, ILL and Ontario Canada. The details are currently being worked out now. He will be primarily speaking to middle schools and is scheduled for between 180 & 200 shows averaging 750 kids per. He usually does two shows a day and always has local newspaper and TV coverage in every city. Normally Wednesdays are all day media day's. Last year Ronnie did 205 shows with estimated exposure (schools, television, newspaper, facebook, twitter) at about 2,000,000 people!

  • Testimonials......

    "Figuratively speaking, Ron, you have already gone the distance more than most people will ever walk in their entire life." - Lori O'Brien, Valassis Manufacturing Co.



    Being different, disabilities, being picked on and/or bullied: If anyone understands what it takes to overcome these human hurdles; Ronnie does! As a presenter at schools, Mr. Backman connects well with all levels of children from primary to middle level to secondary. His enthusiastic, and positive outlook on life is contagious. His personal experiences from childhood to adulthood, his clear message of tolerance, understanding, kindness, and the significance of each living, breathing human being tear down those human walls of intolerance, bullying and hurtful teasing. Mr.Bachman's program is spontaneous and exciting. Besides tactfully answering questions regarding his disability, Mr. Backman has been known to resolve issues with students immediately, which has a dramatic and far reaching positive impact on the student body at large. This assembly will be your best assembly and will positively effect the behavior of your students and encourage teachers that administration is working cooperatively to address one of the most pressing issues of this time in schools: bullying. - Keith Anleitner, Principal @ Farmington Elementary; Garden City, Michigan



    Hey Ronnie, i was one of the students at triumph academy and i just wanted to say u touched my heart dearly...i look up to you as a hero now because you see in 5th grade i was bullied very badly by this girl and sometimes i had to pretend sick so i couldn’t go to school because i didn’t want to see her. she called me fat, ugly, and even tried to hurt me sometimes. but this year she left the school and after hearing you it made me feel relived to know that someone really does understand how it feels to be picked on.. Love You So Much Ronnie!!!! Mary (I was the girl who hugged u and said thank u Ronnie i love you and asked you about the suicide question)

    “Thanks for speaking with our middle school students at Ida! (Sept. 22nd) I am the computer teacher here and I also teach a Careers class. I especially enjoyed how you related your experiences with 'making choices' and how those choices can our affect our lives for many, many years! I really enjoyed your visit to our school, as did my students! Thanks for making a difference. You rock.”

    “We had a chance to hear Mr. Bachman at our middle school today, and what a terrific presentation! He really seemed to connect with our students. I wish every student in the county had a chance to hear his story and become truly motivated by him.” - Teachers in Ida Michigan


    Dear Mr. Bachman, Hey! How are you? I’m doing good since your last visit. Kids have quit picking on me. I think you have inspired every one, including the teachers! When you walked in everyone’s eye’s locked on you. I told kids around me that you had walked in the doors. This is how I changed. I wanted to start making friends instead of enemies. I also got tired of how my friends were acting to others. I told them I was done. I also told them that they needed to clean up there act if they were going to hang out with me. Your talk really helped us out on how we acted. The story about Man vs. Gas is what helped me out the most. The one when you went to go get some gas and you said to a man how are you doing this morning and he said if I looked like you I would go home and kill myself. All I can say is, he was an idiot. I know I am not suppose to call names, but he was. I wanted to make friends instead of enemies. I started to be nice instead of being mean. I started to encourage my friends to start being nice. I started to help kids that getting picked on. I told them to ignore the people that was picking on them. They didn’t argue with me either.

    Ronnie you really helped me out on being a better person and just by one visit. I would love to thank you in person. I think you should keep doing what you’re doing. Spreading the word to the world. Thank you, you are a great inspiration Ronnie. Write you next time. Sincerely, Nina (student)

    Mr. Bachman, Thank you for the great assembly that you put on the other day at our high school. In the 10 years that I've taught at this school, I've NEVER seen our kids so quiet and attentive during an assembly. That speaks volumes to you and your message. I loved the way you called the girl out who was talking. You should be a teacher. You have what it takes! :) I too, was the kid who was picked on my whole life for being different. I think that's why I became a teacher. I'm the teacher who always preaches "peace, love and happiness". My students get tired of hearing me say it, but at least my classroom is the safe zone at the school for the "nerdy" or different kids who get picked on. Keep up the great work of inspiring kids and teachers. I'm going to get my hands on a copy of your movie. PS...love the fact that you are into motorcycles. I'm going to be a "motorcycle mamma" someday after I retire from teaching. Thanks again! Kristyn Roggelin Dundee HS Spanish


    You came to Starpoint High School the other day and I just wanted to let you know that you are my hero. When we were told there was going to be an assembly I though to myself "o great. Another pointless assembly." I never thought that this one that you talked at would change my life so much. I have so much respect for you and you are a true inspiration. You have given me a whole different outlook on life and I would like to thank you. I really hope I will get to hear you talk again sometime in the future :) Student

    Contact........

    Booking Email: booking@ronniebachman.com

    Media + PR Email: pr@ronniebachman.com

    Walk This Way Foundation Email: foundation@ronniebachman.com

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    Ronnie Bachman was born on July 19, 1957 to Robert and Sally Bachman, an ordinary couple raising a family in the 1950’s. At the age of four, his parents made the decision to amputate his deformed legs. At an age when other children learned to walk on their legs, Ronnie learned to walk on his hands. Soon after the amputations, Ronnie was fitted with artificial legs that he wore while at school. At the age of 18 he threw away the legs and decided to live life on his terms. Far from being depressed by this, Ronnie was delighted! Now he could move faster, climb higher. Even as a little kid in northwest Detroit, Ronnie had “places to go and people to see.” He loved life and encountered it with joy and gusto. He quickly learned how to live a normal life despite his circumstances and the world’s baffled stares and often-cruel remarks. Ronnie has two brothers, Bill and Bob, both born perfectly “normal”. Being only 18 months younger, Ronnie’s brother Bill was more like a twin than a kid brother. When Ronnie couldn’t reach something, Bill lifted him up. When Ronnie couldn’t pedal a bike, Bill rode him on his handle bars. His mother Sally called him “the mouth” because Ronnie talked a lot. That gift of gab has carried him through life during difficult and challenging situations. “I came from a family where there was no whining,” laughs Ronnie. “Today, everything’s a pity party, but my folks were fantastic. They literally told me that this was my lot in life, that indeed it was a terrible thing, but it could be worse and to get outside and find some friends. And that’s exactly what I did. I was very blessed to have a lot of friends at a very early age.” Ronnie went to Oakman School for the Handicapped during Elementary and Junior High School. From there he attended Cody High School in Detroit, MI. Shortly after high school, Ronnie began working at different companies such as General Motors and Burroughs Corporation. In 1979, Ronnie married and in 1980 his daughter, Alicia Marie was born. After four years of marriage, Ronnie and his wife decided to call it quits and Ronnie was faced with the challenge to win custody of his daughter. The success in the courtroom started a new chapter for Ronnie as a single Dad. While watching his daughter blossom and grow, Ronnie tapped into his own childhood dream of working in broadcasting. In 1988 he enrolled in the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts where he learned radio and television broadcasting. Upon graduation he worked at a number of different radio stations throughout SE Michigan. A documentary film made about his life was released in 1998 which got him out speaking to young people throughout Michigan. Never before did he think that he would ever intentionally face kids because of the taunting and teasing he experienced at the hand of other children. The larger the audience became, the bigger the impact he had on their lives. In September, Ronnie will be starting his 2011-2012 Walk This Way Tour and is scheduled for 200 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada. By the close of this tour, Ronnie will have reached well over 6 million people with his message of tolerance, diversity and anti-bullying. He is currently preparing for the release of his first book and a reality TV pilot.