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Scout Bassett

Paralympian & 7x National Champion; Author, Host, Disability Advocate, Motivational Speaker and DEI Advisor

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Scout Bassett Biography

Scout Bassett spent seven years in a government-run orphanage in Nanjing, China after she was abandoned on the side of a street following the loss of her right leg and suffered severe burns from a chemical fire as an infant. Given a makeshift prosthetic leg patched together from leather belts and masking tape, she never stepped outside of the orphanage before being adopted by an American couple from Michigan in 1995.

Still learning the English language, Bassett joined sports as a way to connect with her peers. She tried basketball, softball, golf, and tennis before competitively racing in track & field and triathlons. At 14, she was introduced to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), who gave her a grant to fund her training while also allowing her to attend running clinics and mentor young amputees. She worked her way to qualify for her first U.S. Paralympic Team in 2016. In pursuit of her Paralympic dreams, Scout competed at the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field London Trials, where she placed 2nd in the 200m and 3rd in the 100m.

Standing at 4’9”, Scout is a 7-time National Champion in the 100m. She is currently the World Record holder in the 400m and Americas Record holder in the 200m. Prior to competing in track, Scout was on the USA Paratriathlon National Team, where she won 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal at the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships.

Off the track, Bassett is a Women’s Sports Foundation board member, a member of the Gatorade Women’s Advisory Board, the WHOOP Women’s Performance Collective and co-host of BBC Sport’s acclaimed podcast On "The Podium." She was also featured in season 2 of "The Greatness Code" on AppleTV+, which debuted in May 2022.

Bassett also spends time as a mentor, activist for people with disabilities, athlete ambassador and motivational speaker and is a unique and inspiring role model for all people to dream big and believe. Bassett's book, "Lucky Girl," will be released in September 2023 alongside the Scout Bassett Fund, which will offer financial grants to young athletes with disabilities to support the extensive cost of competing at the elite level.

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    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Scout Bassett 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 Scout Bassett, 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 Scout Bassett or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Scout Bassett

    Speaking fees for Scout Bassett, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scout Bassett are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scout Bassett, 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 Scout Bassett speak about?

    Scout Bassett is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Track and Field.
  • Where does Scout Bassett travel from?

    Scout Bassett generally travels from Orlando, FL, 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 Scout Bassett’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Scout Bassett 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 Scout Bassett 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 Scout Bassett 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.
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Paralympian & 7x National Champion; Author, Host, Disability Advocate, Motivational Speaker and DEI Advisor

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Scout Bassett Biography

Scout Bassett spent seven years in a government-run orphanage in Nanjing, China after she was abandoned on the side of a street following the loss of her right leg and suffered severe burns from a chemical fire as an infant. Given a makeshift prosthetic leg patched together from leather belts and masking tape, she never stepped outside of the orphanage before being adopted by an American couple from Michigan in 1995.

Still learning the English language, Bassett joined sports as a way to connect with her peers. She tried basketball, softball, golf, and tennis before competitively racing in track & field and triathlons. At 14, she was introduced to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), who gave her a grant to fund her training while also allowing her to attend running clinics and mentor young amputees. She worked her way to qualify for her first U.S. Paralympic Team in 2016. In pursuit of her Paralympic dreams, Scout competed at the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field London Trials, where she placed 2nd in the 200m and 3rd in the 100m.

Standing at 4’9”, Scout is a 7-time National Champion in the 100m. She is currently the World Record holder in the 400m and Americas Record holder in the 200m. Prior to competing in track, Scout was on the USA Paratriathlon National Team, where she won 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal at the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships.

Off the track, Bassett is a Women’s Sports Foundation board member, a member of the Gatorade Women’s Advisory Board, the WHOOP Women’s Performance Collective and co-host of BBC Sport’s acclaimed podcast On "The Podium." She was also featured in season 2 of "The Greatness Code" on AppleTV+, which debuted in May 2022.

Bassett also spends time as a mentor, activist for people with disabilities, athlete ambassador and motivational speaker and is a unique and inspiring role model for all people to dream big and believe. Bassett's book, "Lucky Girl," will be released in September 2023 alongside the Scout Bassett Fund, which will offer financial grants to young athletes with disabilities to support the extensive cost of competing at the elite level.

Scout Bassett Videos

  • Scout Bassett "Sports Cinderella" - From orphanage to Paralympics
    Scout Bassett's remarkable life story is called by many as the 'Sports' Cinderalla' story.
  • Creating Realities -- Who You Choose to Be: Scout Bassett
    Scout Bassett, who began life as an amputee in a Chinese orphanage, speaks about the importance and power of creating one's own identity.

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FAQs on booking Scout Bassett

  • How do I book Scout Bassett to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Scout Bassett 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 Scout Bassett, 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 Scout Bassett or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Scout Bassett

    Speaking fees for Scout Bassett, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scout Bassett are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scout Bassett, 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 Scout Bassett speak about?

    Scout Bassett is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Track and Field.
  • Where does Scout Bassett travel from?

    Scout Bassett generally travels from Orlando, FL, 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 Scout Bassett’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Scout Bassett 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 Scout Bassett 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 Scout Bassett 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.

Scout Bassett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Scout Bassett for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Scout Bassett generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Cnossen, John Register, Jessica Long, Melissa Stockwell and Stef Reid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scout Bassett for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Scout Bassett Speaker Videos

  • Scout Bassett "Sports Cinderella" - From orphanage to Paralympics
    Scout Bassett's remarkable life story is called by many as the 'Sports' Cinderalla' story.
    Creating Realities -- Who You Choose to Be: Scout Bassett
    Scout Bassett, who began life as an amputee in a Chinese orphanage, speaks about the importance and power of creating one's own identity.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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