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from: Indianapolis, IN
Fee Range: $2500 - $5000*
How would you like to learn to secret formula that will help you overcome adversity, deal with change, become a leader, and overall a better person? ABC, CBS, and FOX featured guest, Darcy Keith, knows the secret and can share it with you!
A truly inspiring story. Until September 12, 1991, Darcy Keith's life was pretty normal. A gifted student in actuarial science at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, the attractive, intelligent and popular 22 year-old led an active, normal collegiate life.
Then tragedy struck. She was riding home with four sorority sisters from a function at Morehead State University at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY when their car was hit broadside by a semi-tractor trailer. The car was crushed completely by an impact so great that the license plate of the semi-tractor was imprinted into its crumpled side panel. Two of Keith's friends in the backseat, where she was also sitting, were killed instantly. Learn how determination and hope kept her alive. Hear about how she became known as the "Miracle Child".
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During Darcy's multi-media presentation, the audience will be treated to an emotionally moving story peppered with humor from Darcy’s experiences. They will take away strategies on how to survive and thrive though any challenge in their lives, be empowered to make and strive for higher goals, be more productive by learning the formula on learning how to make good choices when things happen that are not in your control, be happier by getting back and focusing on the basics of life, and understand how to persevere through tough times. Darcy has been recognized internationally for her speaking by being selected by ThinkFirst chapters nationally and around the world as the 2006 Global ThinkFirst VIP Speaker of the Year, among other honors listed on her website, www.DarcyKeith.com.
Darcy has appeared on ABC with recovering news reporter Bob Woodruff and was recently recognized as an Indiana Hero by the Indiana Pacers basketball organization. Indianapolis FOX affilliate featured Darcy as an Unsung Hero for ability to share her insights and expertise with teens.
What others are saying about Darcy...
"Darcy has a positive influence on both our youth and adults by sharing her personal tragedy while encouraging them to make good decisions and how to overcome challenges. She has been embraced by thousands of students. While Ball State University named her Graduate of the Last Decade, we call her a HERO."
Angela Ganote, WXIN Fox 59 morning news, Indianapolis
"I recently attended and spoke at the Central Ohio Insurance Education Day Committee's March seminar in Columbus and had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Darcy Keith's 'Survive and Thrive' presentation. To say it was good would be an understatement. In Ms. Keith's 'Survive and Thrive' address, the audience was treated to an emotionally moving personal story that takes the listener from tragedy to triumph and then helps impart some easy to understand methods for approaching challenges one may face in everyday life with a fresh perspective. I recommend Ms. Keith as a speaker for your event and am confident you'll enjoy her presentation as much as I and my fellow Insurance Day attendees did."
Jeffrey Junkas, Director of Public Affairs, Midwest Region, American Insurance Association
"Darcy is an amazing woman, whose story and her ability to triumph over the odds inspired and motivated us. Throughout her presentation, Darcy engages us and her willingness to field questions at the end of her speech was truly impressive. Several of our members spoke to Darcy after the meeting to share with her how her story had touched them. We would recommend your organization consider Darcy for your next event."
Alita Burke, CPCU, CIC, President, Columbus Chapter of Property and Casualty Underwriters, Columbus, Ohio
"We want to thank you for your wonderful motivational program you shared with our OSRAM Sylvania APWD Affinity Group. Your ability to share your personal triumphs, trials, and tribulations touched us all deeply. Our inspiration came from hearing about your path back and not giving up. You are a courageous and inspiring person. Thank you for sharing your life's experiences with us."
Kelei Waltz, Co-President of APWD, OSRAM Sylvania
“Darcy Keith is an individual with multiple talents and unique life experiences. Darcy has successfully combined these two attributes as a motivational speaker who offers a powerful message. I've known Darcy for a number of years, and it is quite obvious to me that she is a highly ethical and professional individual who has a very important story to tell. I recommend her to your organization without qualification."
Dr. John D. Corrigan, Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University
* This fee range represents Darcy’s standard fee. Local fees may be less than standard. Some speakers have committed to speaking for reduced fees or no fee one time per month. Contact Darcy for an exact quote.
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