About Kate Adamson

	Kate Adamson is a dynamic, inspirational speaker, brainstem stroke survivor and author.

Do you want an inspirational, mesmerizing keynote speaker who understands the theme of your conference and will bring focus and power to your convention? Kate Adamson delivers! Surviving one-in-a-million odds from a devastating double brainstem stroke to enjoying the fulfilling life she lives today, she brings audiences to their feet in enthusiastic response and moves them to action with focus, determination and courage.

What challenges do you face? What are the goals your organization is trying to reach? Kate shows us how to simplify the issues and focus on what we can do, not what we can’t; and what we want, not what we don’t. Kate’s story inspires your audiences to meet both individual and corporate challenges with grace and valor; focus and energy. Give your convention the gift of "Kate’s Journey;" then give them the book to take home - with her message of tough determination and personal focus.

When this mother of two beautiful little girls experienced a double brainstem stroke, her bright tomorrow turned into a dark, timeless tunnel. Kate’s focus turned to what she could do – not, what she couldn’t do. What she wanted – not what she didn’t. With the help of God and a good lawyer (her husband) – she survived and restored her life. The lessons she learned and teaches are a model for any company or individual ... anyone who feels their goals and dreams are out of focus and who feel paralyzed as they try to reach the next level of success. Kate’s story connects the apparent fragility of life with the power of the human spirit and moves people to action. Kate uses the gifts of her tragedy to capture your audience’s heart and inspire them to live their dreams.

In 1995, at just 33, Kate suffered a brainstem stroke that left her with a condition called "locked in syndrome." She was completely paralyzed, unable to even blink her eyes. Kate beat one-in-a-hundred odds just to survive; then beat the one-in-a-million odds to regain mobility and function. Her amazing, inspirational story has been featured in various national magazines, including Redbook, Vim & Vigor, Caregiver, Keeping Well, and The Female Patient. She has done numerous radio and T.V. interviews including both local and national. The Bill O’Reilly Factor, The Abrams Report, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, NBC and the 700 Club, Coral Ridge Ministries, Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) with Jay Jones on the Joy Program. She was featured recently on Lifetime T.V. "Speaking of Women’s Health" segment, getting a second opinion. Kate is a published author of the book, "Kate’s Journey; Triumph Over Adversity."

After Kate’s miraculous recovery she founded her own stroke survivor group, and became a board member of the Stroke Association of California and a national speaker for the American Heart Association. She is a member of the USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Board of Counselors, and a member of the National Health Care Advisory Committee: for Stroke Connection Magazine published by American Stroke Association.

As a tireless promoter of patient’s rights and disability rights, Kate is a devoted advocate for women’s healthcare issues. She is a national spokesperson for the American Stroke Association and the subject of a major fundraising film produced in 1998 by the American Heart Association distributed nationally to each.

As an accomplished speaker, Kate sets the tone – the “key note” – to your conference as a riveting, inspiring opening keynote presenter. She is a member of National Speakers Association (NSA) and has delivered speeches for organizations as varied as the Bank of America and the United States Congress. In addition to representing the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association, Kate also represented the United Way as a paid speaker and a fund-raiser.

Kate uses gifts of her tragedy to capture your audience’s heart and inspire them to live their dreams and overcome the obstacles to accomplishing the goals of your organization.

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