Motivational Speech Help

[Darrin]

For my public speaking class, I need to give a motivational speech. It's supposed to inspire the other students to do something, and the professor has stated that it should be something that relates to you; something you have credibility with.



So for example, if you or someone in your family has been in a position where they desperately need blood, an appropriate topic would be blood donation.

I'm having a hard time to come up with a topic, and I can't think of anything that would relate to my personal life very well. Also, most of the class has already chosen a topic, I've been lazy and haven't been able to come up with great ideas.

So I'd greatly appreciate it if any of you guys can think of possible topics.

Also keep in mind that the very obvious topics are probably taken by now...

If you have to relate it to your life (unless the structure is predetermined), I'd start with an anecdote about yourself, preferably something that makes an audience laugh and you can pivot to make a more poignant point.

College Education
Homelessness
Blood Drive
AIDS
Cancer
Education
After-school programs
Tutoring program
Arts in School
Technology upgrades in Schools
Drunk Driving
Rape Victims
Domestic Violence Victims
Adoption
Abortion support group
Autism and other developmentally disabled
Eating Disorders
Drug treatment
Environmental Activism
Supporting Farmers
Human Rights across the world
Medical care across the world
Supporting Free Speech
Curing Diabetes
Advocating for the Disabled

[Summers]

Donating food, clothing, toiletries to the food bank, homeless shelter, etc. People in need. Investing in America's greatest resource--our children... etc.