21th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Committee Members
- Bruce Rector: Mayor City of Clearwater
- Daniel Slaughter: Assistant City Manager, City of Clearwater
- Flip Coleman: Judge, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court-Florida
- Teresa Conte: President & CEO,Clearwater Bar Association
- Ken Kunsman: Managing Partner,South Mountain Associates
- Dotti Overton: Senior Vice President, The Bank of Tampa
- Amanda Payne: President & CEO, AMPLIFY Clearwater
- Marilyn Turman: Community Advocate
YMCA Staff
- Christian Engle: President / CEO
- Joanna Castle: Vice President of Philanthropy
- Michael Hlady: Director of Philanthropy
A Morning of Spiritual Unity
The YMCA of the Suncoast invites you to this annual event of prayer and reflection. The 21st Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach, features keynote speaker Thaddeus Bullard, a global entertainer and philanthropist. The morning will also include music, fellowship and prayers led by community leaders.
Keynote Speaker to: Thaddeus Bullard
AUTHOR. FATHER. GLOBAL ENTERTAINER. HUMANITARIAN AND PHILANTHROPIST
Thaddeus Bullard's life is a compelling narrative of transformation, purpose and enduring impact. From overcoming profound adversity to becoming a global ambassador of empowerment, Bullard leverages his platform to inspire change, cultivate connection and drive impactful storytelling across industries.
Raised in challenging circumstances, with limited resources and few expectations placed upon him, he was often underestimated. Yet, his path was shaped not by limitations, but by a deep determination to create a life of meaning and purpose. Through the intervention of mentors, compassionate educators and the Sheriff's Boys Ranch, he discovered his purpose and redefined his future.
Bullard earned a football scholarship to the University of Florida (UF), where he became a standout athlete and campus leader serving as Student Body Vice President and earning membership in the Florida Blue Key Leadership Honor Society. During his time at UF, he became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. His talent and charisma later launched him onto the global stage as a WWE Legend, culminating in his 2020 induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
In addition to being inducted into the UF Hall of Fame and receiving numerous accolades, Bullard holds the unique distinction of being the only person in the history of the region to be named both an Honorary Police Officer and an Honorary Sheriff's Deputy a testament to his dedication to public service, trust, and community partnership.
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