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Chris Norton

Founder of The Chris Norton Foundation, Former College Football Player, Author & Disability Advocate

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Chris Norton Biography

Chris Norton got knocked down. Hard. After suffering a spinal cord injury playing college football he lost all feeling and movement from the neck down. Norton was only given a 3% chance to ever move again. He could have let it define him. But our lives aren’t shaped by circumstance. They’re shaped by us. Perseverance isn’t about the physical act of standing: it’s about attitude, and the ability to shape yourself in the face of adversity.

With the support of his friends, family, faith, and the love of his life, Emily, Norton proved the doctors wrong, and walked the stage at graduation that went viral worldwide. Then walked his bride, Emily, 7 yards down the aisle of their wedding. They are foster parents and have adopted 6 children.

His story has been published twice – first with his father, and now with Emily. Plus, a documentary about his life story is out on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and AppleTV titled 7 Yards: Chris Norton Story.

Norton has witnessed far too many good people go without the necessary therapy equipment and recreational activities to live their best lives. People without the luxury of adequate insurance policies, quitting only because they couldn’t afford to recover. That’s not right. So Norton and his family decided to do something about it.

They started the CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION to help people with neuromuscular injuries and disabilities overcome their obstacles, and live better lives, like Norton was able to. In addition, they started the Chris Norton Foundation WHEELCHAIR CAMP, a free family camp for all abilities. It’s a nonprofit quickly becoming a national foundation, and changing the lives of people with spinal cord issues, so they can change their own.

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The Seven Longest Yards: Our Love Story of Pushing the Limits while Leaning on Each Other

The Seven Longest Yards: Our Love Story of Pushing the Limits while Leaning on Each Other

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

    Speaking fees for Chris Norton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Norton are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Norton, 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 Chris Norton speak about?

    Chris Norton is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Business, Disability, Football, Health and Wellness, Inspirational, Motivation, Non Profit, Personal Growth, Sports, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Chris Norton travel from?

    Chris Norton generally travels from Palm Beach, 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 Chris Norton’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Chris Norton 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 Chris Norton 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 Chris Norton 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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Founder of The Chris Norton Foundation, Former College Football Player, Author & Disability Advocate

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Chris Norton Biography

Chris Norton got knocked down. Hard. After suffering a spinal cord injury playing college football he lost all feeling and movement from the neck down. Norton was only given a 3% chance to ever move again. He could have let it define him. But our lives aren’t shaped by circumstance. They’re shaped by us. Perseverance isn’t about the physical act of standing: it’s about attitude, and the ability to shape yourself in the face of adversity.

With the support of his friends, family, faith, and the love of his life, Emily, Norton proved the doctors wrong, and walked the stage at graduation that went viral worldwide. Then walked his bride, Emily, 7 yards down the aisle of their wedding. They are foster parents and have adopted 6 children.

His story has been published twice – first with his father, and now with Emily. Plus, a documentary about his life story is out on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and AppleTV titled 7 Yards: Chris Norton Story.

Norton has witnessed far too many good people go without the necessary therapy equipment and recreational activities to live their best lives. People without the luxury of adequate insurance policies, quitting only because they couldn’t afford to recover. That’s not right. So Norton and his family decided to do something about it.

They started the CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION to help people with neuromuscular injuries and disabilities overcome their obstacles, and live better lives, like Norton was able to. In addition, they started the Chris Norton Foundation WHEELCHAIR CAMP, a free family camp for all abilities. It’s a nonprofit quickly becoming a national foundation, and changing the lives of people with spinal cord issues, so they can change their own.

Chris Norton Videos

  • Chris Norton - Motivational Speaker
    THE POWER TO STAND Your life can change in an instant. Mine changed forever on October 16, 2010. After an accident on the football field, ...
  • Groom Paralyzed Playing Football Walks Down The Aisle
    Down The Aisle: Inside Chris Norton's Story. The 26-year- old Chris Norton walks his bride, Emily Summers, 7-yards down the aisle, 7 years after the...
  • 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story Official Trailer

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  • How do I book Chris Norton to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Chris Norton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Norton are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Norton, 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 Chris Norton speak about?

    Chris Norton is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Business, Disability, Football, Health and Wellness, Inspirational, Motivation, Non Profit, Personal Growth, Sports, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Chris Norton travel from?

    Chris Norton generally travels from Palm Beach, 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 Chris Norton’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Chris Norton 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 Chris Norton 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 Chris Norton 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.

Chris Norton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Norton for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Chris Norton generally travels from Palm Beach, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Darren Edwards, Kirstie Ennis, Brad Snyder, Rebekah Gregory and Keely Cat-Wells. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Norton for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Chris Norton Speaker Videos

  • Chris Norton - Motivational Speaker
    THE POWER TO STAND Your life can change in an instant. Mine changed forever on October 16, 2010. After an accident on the football field, ...
    Groom Paralyzed Playing Football Walks Down The Aisle
    Down The Aisle: Inside Chris Norton's Story. The 26-year- old Chris Norton walks his bride, Emily Summers, 7-yards down the aisle, 7 years after the accident that changed his life.
  • 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story Official Trailer

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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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