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Aaron Fotheringham

Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) Athlete Born With Spina Bifida

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Aaron Fotheringham Biography

Aaron Fotheringham was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord, which resulted in him having no usage of his legs. He is the third of six children, all adopted.

Fotheringham never let anything stop him. Even as a baby and small child, he did anything anyone else his age could do; he just had to figure out how to make it work for him. He rolled over, sat up, and even crawled (on hands and belly, no leg action) pretty much on schedule. Within days of receiving his first “walker” he was off and running. Next came crutches, which he mastered quickly. He would put on a “Superman” cape and blast down the hall on crutches believing, as any other 4-year-old, that he could fly.

Fotheringham started riding at skate parks at the age of 8 when his older brother Brian said he should drop into a quarter pipe. He had been going to the park with Brian and their dad for weeks, but Fotheringham would just watch from behind the fence. The first time was scary, and he fell, but he was never one to give up just because it wasn’t easy. So he tried again. From then on he was hooked.

He has won a few BMX freestyle competitions, including the 2005 Vegas AmJam BMX finals, but for Fotheringham that is secondary to the joy of riding and hanging out with friends at the skate parks.

Over the years Fotheringham has challenged himself to try progressively more difficult tricks; carving, grinding, power-sliding, hand planting, and spinning are just a few of his accomplishments. In 2005, he perfected a mid-air 180-degree turn. Then on July 13th, 2006, he landed the first wheelchair back flip. Four years later, at a camp in Woodward, he landed the first ever double backflip (August 26, 2010). Since then, he has gone on to perform it live while touring with the Nitro Circus. As if this is not enough, on February 9th, 2011, he landed his very first front flip in New Zealand, and on August 25, 2012, he shocked Brazilians by jumping and successfully landing a 50-ft gap off of the Mega Ramp in his chair.

After posting that “first ever backflip” on the Internet, life has changed for Fotheringham; he has had the opportunity to travel within the US, as well as internationally, performing and speaking in front of many. He has attended summer camps for disabled children as a coach/mentor. He has been featured in magazines, newspapers, and sports television. He receives and responds to e-mails from all over the world.

Fotheringham enjoys showing young kids with disabilities that a wheelchair can be a toy, not a restriction. He loves helping younger children learn how to handle their chairs in new and different ways and teaching them a trick or two.

Someday he hopes to design “the most wicked” chair in the world.

Fotheringham has a passion for what he does, not only is it a lot of fun, but he wants to change the world’s perception of people in wheelchairs, as well as helping everyone see his/her own challenges in a new way. Aaron’s appeal is universal. You certainly do not have to be disabled to be inspired by what he is able to do.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Aaron Fotheringham

    Speaking fees for Aaron Fotheringham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Aaron Fotheringham are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Aaron Fotheringham, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Aaron Fotheringham speak about?

    Aaron Fotheringham is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Disability, Sports.
  • Where does Aaron Fotheringham travel from?

    Aaron Fotheringham generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Aaron Fotheringham’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Aaron Fotheringham for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aaron Fotheringham for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Aaron Fotheringham or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) Athlete Born With Spina Bifida

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Aaron Fotheringham Biography

Aaron Fotheringham was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord, which resulted in him having no usage of his legs. He is the third of six children, all adopted.

Fotheringham never let anything stop him. Even as a baby and small child, he did anything anyone else his age could do; he just had to figure out how to make it work for him. He rolled over, sat up, and even crawled (on hands and belly, no leg action) pretty much on schedule. Within days of receiving his first “walker” he was off and running. Next came crutches, which he mastered quickly. He would put on a “Superman” cape and blast down the hall on crutches believing, as any other 4-year-old, that he could fly.

Fotheringham started riding at skate parks at the age of 8 when his older brother Brian said he should drop into a quarter pipe. He had been going to the park with Brian and their dad for weeks, but Fotheringham would just watch from behind the fence. The first time was scary, and he fell, but he was never one to give up just because it wasn’t easy. So he tried again. From then on he was hooked.

He has won a few BMX freestyle competitions, including the 2005 Vegas AmJam BMX finals, but for Fotheringham that is secondary to the joy of riding and hanging out with friends at the skate parks.

Over the years Fotheringham has challenged himself to try progressively more difficult tricks; carving, grinding, power-sliding, hand planting, and spinning are just a few of his accomplishments. In 2005, he perfected a mid-air 180-degree turn. Then on July 13th, 2006, he landed the first wheelchair back flip. Four years later, at a camp in Woodward, he landed the first ever double backflip (August 26, 2010). Since then, he has gone on to perform it live while touring with the Nitro Circus. As if this is not enough, on February 9th, 2011, he landed his very first front flip in New Zealand, and on August 25, 2012, he shocked Brazilians by jumping and successfully landing a 50-ft gap off of the Mega Ramp in his chair.

After posting that “first ever backflip” on the Internet, life has changed for Fotheringham; he has had the opportunity to travel within the US, as well as internationally, performing and speaking in front of many. He has attended summer camps for disabled children as a coach/mentor. He has been featured in magazines, newspapers, and sports television. He receives and responds to e-mails from all over the world.

Fotheringham enjoys showing young kids with disabilities that a wheelchair can be a toy, not a restriction. He loves helping younger children learn how to handle their chairs in new and different ways and teaching them a trick or two.

Someday he hopes to design “the most wicked” chair in the world.

Fotheringham has a passion for what he does, not only is it a lot of fun, but he wants to change the world’s perception of people in wheelchairs, as well as helping everyone see his/her own challenges in a new way. Aaron’s appeal is universal. You certainly do not have to be disabled to be inspired by what he is able to do.

Aaron Fotheringham Videos

  • Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham: Extreme Wheelchair Athlete - Meet ...
    Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is unstoppable. On the ramps of Woodward West in Tehachapi, California (US), Aaron, a professional wheelchair...
  • Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham - WCMX - AIRBOURNE - YouTube

FAQs on booking Aaron Fotheringham

  • How do I book Aaron Fotheringham to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Aaron Fotheringham for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Aaron Fotheringham, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Aaron Fotheringham or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Aaron Fotheringham

    Speaking fees for Aaron Fotheringham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Aaron Fotheringham are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Aaron Fotheringham, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Aaron Fotheringham speak about?

    Aaron Fotheringham is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Disability, Sports.
  • Where does Aaron Fotheringham travel from?

    Aaron Fotheringham generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Aaron Fotheringham’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Aaron Fotheringham for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aaron Fotheringham for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Aaron Fotheringham or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Aaron Fotheringham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Aaron Fotheringham for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Aaron Fotheringham generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Webb Simpson, Doc Redman, Pat Perez, Matt Parziale and Trey Mullinax. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aaron Fotheringham for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Aaron Fotheringham Speaker Videos

  • Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham: Extreme Wheelchair Athlete - Meet ...
    Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is unstoppable. On the ramps of Woodward West in Tehachapi, California (US), Aaron, a professional wheelchair motocross (WCMX) athlete soared into history by...
    Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham - WCMX - AIRBOURNE - YouTube

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