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Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Author of “Taking My Life Back” and Founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation.
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Rebekah Gregory, Boston Marathon Bombing survivor
Rebekah Gregory's life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have claimed her leg, but it could not claim her spirit. Forced to leave her normalcy on that Boston sidewalk, Rebekah has devoted the past decade to turning her pain into her life's purpose. Today, she is a sought after inspirational speaker, author, coach and Founder of Rebekah's Angels Foundation, a non-profit that provides funding for mental health therapy for children and families suffering from trauma.
Rebekah travels the world sharing lessons of strength and resilience with audiences of all sorts. Through her gift of humor, and the ability to share from a deep and personal place, she reminds people that no matter what bombs may go off in their own lives, there is life to be lived, even if you are on your last leg!
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This Ain't My First Rodeo - A Conversation with Rebekah Gregory
Although the Boston Marathon Bombing was a significant event in Rebekah's life, it wasn't the only adversity she has had to overcome. From an abusive childhood, an illness that nearly took her life in high school, and the life of a single mom, to being held at gunpoint, Rebekah explains in detail how her path thus far prepares her for the road ahead. This is an in depth look behind the scenes of what the camera doesn't capture.
Through the Eyes of a Patient
This speech is a detailed look back on the day of the Boston Marathon bombing, Rebekah's extensive recovery time, and everything that led up to the eventual amputation of her left leg below the knee. With this, Rebekah encourages listeners to look into their own "blow ups" in life, and to decide if they are going to be defeated by their challenges, or use them to become stronger. Rebekah also reviews the role her life has taken since the bombing- including training to run the Boston Marathon on her prosthetic leg, testifying in the trial of the remaining bomber, and her most recent brush with death, resulting in the premature birth of her daughter.
Using Pain to Find Your Purpose
In 2013, Rebekah and her then five-year-old son were three feet away from the first bomb that detonated at the Boston Marathon. Since Rebekah’s son was sitting at her feet, Rebekah’s body acted as a human shield and ultimately spared her son’s life. Rebekah went on to have a grueling recovery, and eventually lost her left leg below the knee.
Instead of being bitter, Rebekah used her struggles as leverage to a greater purpose. She decided to do everything on an artificial leg that she hadn’t done on two real ones, and in 2015, Rebekah returned to the Boston marathon, this time as a runner, and crossed the finish line on here prosthesis.
This speech is a detailed look back on the day of the Boston Marathon bombing, Rebekah's extensive recovery time, and the perspective that she gained from it all. Rebekah encourages listeners to look at their own "blow ups" in life, and to decide if they are going to be defeated by their challenges or use them to become stronger. Rebekah also reviews the role her life has taken since the bombing-testifying in the trial of the remaining bomber, becoming a huge advocate for mental health, and creating her non-profit, Rebekah’s Angels Foundation to provide mental health treatment for children and families suffering from their own trauma.
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Taking My Life Back
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"This is the day I take my life back..."
Boston Marathon bombing survivor, mom, speaker and superwoman Rebekah Gregory crossed the finish line again at this year’s Boston Marathon! Two years ago, Rebekah was at the...
An Open Letter to Boston Bombers
Dear Dzhokhar Tsarnaev,
My name is Rebekah Gregory. We don't really know each other and never will. But over the last two years, I have seen your face not only in pictures, but...