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Becky Olson BiographyBecky's story is an inspiration. In 1996, at age 43, she went back to school while working a full-time job, to get her college degree. Three months later she was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. She was given a 60% chance to survive past five years. She always jokes that she is thankful her doctors were wrong because it took her SEVEN years to graduate. Becky has been diagnosed twice since: The second time in 2004 and again in 2009.
In 2000, Becky co-founded Breast Friends, an Oregon based organization dedicated to helping women survive the trauma of cancer. They have received funding from Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the past 6 years. She is also author of, "The Hat that Saved My Life."
Becky's background was in corporate sales where she spent many years selling advertising for a multi-billion dollar company. In June of 2005, Becky walked away from her high paying, but high-stress job as a sales manager and was finally able to focus full-time on her breast cancer organization and her speaking career. "I've never looked back," says Becky.
Becky's story has been written up in the Oregonian Newspaper, Woman's World Magazine, and several national Breast Cancer Magazines. Becky has been interviewed twice on a global Christian Radio program, global Christian satellite television and has appeared several times on AM Northwest (local Oregon program). She has been quoted in several books about breast cancer.
She has received awards for her work including the Toastmaster's International Communication and Leadership award, The Susan G. Komen/BMW North America "Local Hero" award, the 2009 national "Pink Power Mom" by Bright Starts, an award granted to eight women around the country for their work in supporting women with breast cancer. In 2011, Becky received the Bank of America Local Hero Award.
Becky has been married for 34 years, has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. She travels all over the country sharing her story.
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-The Hat That Saved My Life..A Story About Surviving Breast Cancer
This is one of Becky's most requested topics. Becky believes we all survive something; divorce, job loss, loss of a loved one, disease. Becky has survived breast cancer THREE times. She helps her audiences find the blessings in whatever their circumstances. You will laugh, you will cry, but mostly you will feel blessed to have met her. She will change your mind and your heart.
Becky's highly requested topic at breast cancer survivor celebration events. She shares her humorous experiences through breast cancer as a three time survivor. Your audiences will be rolling in the isles, but will leave with hope and inspiration.
This program is targeted toward medical providers and qualifies for Continuing Education credit. Becky is on the task force of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) and helped develop the training for Certified Navigators
• Breast Advocates. (CN-BA). Becky holds that certification. She presented for the first time at their national conference in Las Vegas in 2014. She was so well received that she has been invited back for 2015. In this program she will talk about how she fired her doctor over a piece of Kleenex.
In this inspirational talk, Becky speaks to the fact that we all leave a legacy of some sort. She asks her audience to reflect on what they will leave behind. It's not about money, or building a wing on a hospital. Sometimes it's about the small things that we do and will be remembered for; kindness, compassion, art! We all have gifts. Becky will encourage your audience to discover and embrace them and create the legacy they want.
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Becky's story is an inspiration. In 1996, at age 43, she went back to school while working a full-time job, to get her college degree. Three months later she was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. She was given a 60% chance to survive past five years. She always jokes that she is thankful her doctors were wrong because it took her SEVEN years to graduate. Becky has been diagnosed twice since: The second time in 2004 and again in 2009.
In 2000, Becky co-founded Breast Friends, an Oregon based organization dedicated to helping women survive the trauma of cancer. They have received funding from Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the past 6 years. She is also author of, "The Hat that Saved My Life."
Becky's background was in corporate sales where she spent many years selling advertising for a multi-billion dollar company. In June of 2005, Becky walked away from her high paying, but high-stress job as a sales manager and was finally able to focus full-time on her breast cancer organization and her speaking career. "I've never looked back," says Becky.
Becky's story has been written up in the Oregonian Newspaper, Woman's World Magazine, and several national Breast Cancer Magazines. Becky has been interviewed twice on a global Christian Radio program, global Christian satellite television and has appeared several times on AM Northwest (local Oregon program). She has been quoted in several books about breast cancer.
She has received awards for her work including the Toastmaster's International Communication and Leadership award, The Susan G. Komen/BMW North America "Local Hero" award, the 2009 national "Pink Power Mom" by Bright Starts, an award granted to eight women around the country for their work in supporting women with breast cancer. In 2011, Becky received the Bank of America Local Hero Award.
Becky has been married for 34 years, has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. She travels all over the country sharing her story.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Becky Olson and other top speakers and celebrities.
This is one of Becky's most requested topics. Becky believes we all survive something; divorce, job loss, loss of a loved one, disease. Becky has survived breast cancer THREE times. She helps her audiences find the blessings in whatever their circumstances. You will laugh, you will cry, but mostly you will feel blessed to have met her. She will change your mind and your heart.
Becky's highly requested topic at breast cancer survivor celebration events. She shares her humorous experiences through breast cancer as a three time survivor. Your audiences will be rolling in the isles, but will leave with hope and inspiration.
This program is targeted toward medical providers and qualifies for Continuing Education credit. Becky is on the task force of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) and helped develop the training for Certified Navigators
• Breast Advocates. (CN-BA). Becky holds that certification. She presented for the first time at their national conference in Las Vegas in 2014. She was so well received that she has been invited back for 2015. In this program she will talk about how she fired her doctor over a piece of Kleenex.
In this inspirational talk, Becky speaks to the fact that we all leave a legacy of some sort. She asks her audience to reflect on what they will leave behind. It's not about money, or building a wing on a hospital. Sometimes it's about the small things that we do and will be remembered for; kindness, compassion, art! We all have gifts. Becky will encourage your audience to discover and embrace them and create the legacy they want.
Becky Olson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Becky Olson for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Becky Olson generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are . Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Becky Olson for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This is one of Becky's most requested topics. Becky believes we all survive something; divorce, job loss, loss of a loved one, disease. Becky has survived breast cancer THREE times. She helps her audiences find the blessings in whatever their circumstances. You will laugh, you will cry, but mostly you will feel blessed to have met her. She will change your mind and your heart.
Becky's highly requested topic at breast cancer survivor celebration events. She shares her humorous experiences through breast cancer as a three time survivor. Your audiences will be rolling in the isles, but will leave with hope and inspiration.
This program is targeted toward medical providers and qualifies for Continuing Education credit. Becky is on the task force of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) and helped develop the training for Certified Navigators
• Breast Advocates. (CN-BA). Becky holds that certification. She presented for the first time at their national conference in Las Vegas in 2014. She was so well received that she has been invited back for 2015. In this program she will talk about how she fired her doctor over a piece of Kleenex.
In this inspirational talk, Becky speaks to the fact that we all leave a legacy of some sort. She asks her audience to reflect on what they will leave behind. It's not about money, or building a wing on a hospital. Sometimes it's about the small things that we do and will be remembered for; kindness, compassion, art! We all have gifts. Becky will encourage your audience to discover and embrace them and create the legacy they want.
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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.
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