Chris Norton
Inspiring others to overcome challenges and to reach full potential.
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Chris Norton is a keynote speaker and author. Chris suffered a severe spinal cord injury playing college football in 2010. Initially given a 3% chance of ever regaining movement from the neck down, 4 years later Chris walked across the stage of his college graduation with the help of his fiancée, inspiring millions worldwide.
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Chris Norton is a keynote speaker and author. Chris suffered a severe spinal cord injury playing college football in 2010. Initially given a 3% chance of ever regaining movement from the neck down, 4 years later Chris walked across the stage of his college graduation with the help of his fiancée, inspiring millions worldwide.
In 2012, Chris started the SCI CAN Foundation to help others with neurological disorders which has raised over $500,000. He co-authored a book with his father, Terry Norton, titled The Power of Faith When Tragedy Strikes. Chris was awarded the 2011 CBS Courage in Sports Award, has been on tv shows like Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, FOX & Friends, and featured internationally across the globe.
Chris Norton has experienced the essence of adversity. He was knocked down. Hard. Chris’s injury threatened to take much more than his ability to move. It could have defined him. But Chris isn’t shaped by circumstance.
Chris stood up. With his unshakeable conviction and defining perseverance, Chris walked again, and works tirelessly every day to regain his movement.
But Chris’ greatest feat of perseverance isn’t the physical act of standing; it’s his attitude, his determination to shape himself in the face of adversity. That strength defines him. That’s The Power to Stand.
The Power to Stand- removing barriers to reach full potential. Chris Norton delivers a humorous and powerful storytelling message that empowers organizations and audiences to Stand Up to reach their true potential. Helping groups overcome adversity by focusing on attitude & effort instead of living in fear and worrying about what we can’t control. Chris eloquently tailors his inspirational story to each audience and event theme, which makes his message unforgettable. As a result, you will find your productivity, happiness, and prosperity increase.
Don’t Guess, we are all facing difficulties. Everyone should and can be treated with compassion, kindness, and encouragement. Chris Norton shows us why it is important to Don’t Guess that you know what someone else is going through. If you want to dramatically change your school’s or organization’s culture away from bullying and judgment and into one of acceptance, positivity, and teamwork then this is the program for you.
Don’t Guess is specifically designed to target bullying, mental health, and organizational culture.
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