Cancer Speakers

Because I said I would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. Alex Sheen's goal is to build a community of people who are driven to help others...

“We need more people like Chris in the world.”, says Dr. Jane Goodall. National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli pulls from experiences in over 40 countries to inspire a practical and powerful message of human connection. An Arab-American from...

If there’s an art to facing obstacles and coming out on top, Chaunte Lowe takes the gold. The world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic games appearances, 3 global championship medals, 3 American records,...

As a businessman who has proven his wit and acumen in front of millions as the first winner of what will go down as one of the most successful franchises in reality television history, Bill Rancic shares the...

As a clinical trial innovator, pharmaceutical executive and patient advocate, Craig Lipset has been at the forefront of innovation in clinical trials and medicine development.

World-renowned red carpet and television host, Giuliana Rancic delivers the same charm to live audiences as she does interviewing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars by sharing stories that will delight and inspire from the perspective of a female entrepreneur...

Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes and truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman, and shares her passion of creating a healthy lifestyle for a better tomorrow with audiences. Lunden was diagnosed with triple-negative breast...

Sampson Davis is an infectious, compelling storyteller that all should hear. His true rags-to-riches journey leaves audiences inspired and filled with motivation. Growing up in one of America’s toughest cities, he made the transition from life-threatening quarters to...

Alice Zhang creates next-generation medicines from human genomics. 

A renowned tennis player, James Blake regales his audiences with his experiences with overcoming adversity and the value of perseverance.

A legendary financier, one of the world’s best known philanthropists and a catalyst for change, Michael Milken is a tireless advocate for improving lives around the world by driving innovation in medical research, education, public health and access...

With a 20+ year career in entertainment, advertising, marketing, nonprofit, digital health, public policy, life sciences, and broadcast media, Matthew is considered one of the industry's most respected, influential, and visionary voices. Diagnosed as a college senior with...

Captain Sandy Yawn shares her unique stories with universal themes that will help anyone at events all over the world from SXSW to corporate events. Handling the threat of pirates to working with some of the world’s richest...

A Harvard professor, teacher, TEDMED speaker, economist,  and entrepreneur, Amitabh Chandra bridges the worlds of innovation, regulation, disparities, and health-policy with sweeping knowledge of state and Federal policy, bio-pharma innovation, and FDA regulation. Congress, investors, employers, private companies...

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a CNN medical analyst and contributing columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a weekly column and anchors the new Post newsletter, "The Checkup with Dr. Wen"....

Kimberly Reed teaches organizations the importance of optimizing the DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging) Synthesis using game-changing insights that will drive breakout innovation in your organization. Her inspirational, results-driven approach combines the need for creating more inclusive...

Jamie Valvano captivates audiences through emotional storytelling. Although she lost her father, Jim Valvano, in 1993, he created a powerful legacy that has continued to serve as her guide. Jamie draws wisdom from her own diagnosis of cancer,...