Becky Olson Biography
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.
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Becky Olson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finding Joy in Adversity, Humor, Happiness and Hope, Compassionate Care - A Survivor's Perspective and Don't Spare the China - The Art of Creating a Legacy. 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 Amanda Russell, Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Deborah Norville, Christine Clifford and Loretta LaRoche. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Becky Olson for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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