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Ethan Zohn | Winner of Survivor:Africa and Founder of Grassroot Soccer

Ethan Zohn

Winner of Survivor:Africa and Founder of Grassroot Soccer

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Ethan Zohn gives the word survivor a whole new meaning. Winning CBS Survivor: Africa’s 1-million-dollar prize, was the springboard to an exceptional life of entrepreneurship, social purpose and advocacy. It was also the prelude to an incredible story, one of perseverance, accomplishment, and enduring spirit in the face of once unthinkable challenges.

Ethan is a former professional soccer player from Lexington MA, a two-time cancer crusher, TV personality, author and co-founder of Grassroot Soccer (GRS). GRS uses the power of soccer and the energy of youth to educate, inspire and mobilize communities to improve health. Over the last 20 years, Ethan has been an important force in driving the strategic direction of GRS and building partnerships that have helped to provide lifesaving education for more than 25 million young people in 65 countries.

Since publicly sharing his two battles with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and two stem cell transplants, Ethan has done global ambassador work with organizations like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, StandUp2Cancer, AKTIV Against Cancer, First Descents, Cycle for Survival, and others.

As an international keynote speaker, Ethan delivers deeply-felt presentations rich in personal strength that inspires audiences to answer life’s questions, challenges and opportunities with strength and conviction of character. With his remarkable sense of humor, honesty and vulnerability, he offers keynotes that inspire audiences to never let a crisis go to waste, because it is an opportunity to do some really important things.
 

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The Anatomy of a Miracle
Cancer Research & Survivorship

Survivor has defined Ethan for most of his adult life, but he has shed that label and shifted from surviving to thriving due to the incredible advances in cancer research, technology and survivorship programs. After a multiple rounds of chemotherapy, 22 blasts of radiation and a failed autologous transplant Ethan was running out of options, scared, confused and he did not want to die. Ethan made the decision to be treated with a drug the FDA was in the process of approving that ultimately saved his life.It was a miracle. And since publicly sharing his two battles with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and two stem cell transplants, Ethan has been named a global ambassador for then Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, StandUp2Cancer, V Foundation, AKTIV Against Cancer, and others. Ethan discusses the need for research, the importance of scientific advancement and offers much needed perspective and inspiration for any patient, survivor or caregiver ready to thrive in life.

A Survivor’s Guide to Life

Ethan is an expert at surviving any situation, especially cancer and has survived the harsh elements of an isolated life on a deserted island during his three seasons competing on the hit CBS reality show, Survivor Africa, Survivor All-Stars, and Survivor 40: Winners At War.

A fit, young adult former professional soccer player who had traveled the world on behalf of the international health community through his foundation, Grassroot Soccer, Ethan became an unlikely face of cancer. Never losing optimism, spirit or humor, despite extraordinary rigors and setbacks, Ethan developed A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO LIFE. Ethan provides the foundation and skills anyone can learn to face life’s biggest challenges. Sprinkling in personal stories from Survivor, pro soccer, battling cancer, facing other experiences in his unique life, Ethan delves deeply into the concepts of character, leadership, community, resiliency and service in terms that people can relate to - where it comes from, why it matters and how it can help them make important decisions in their lives.
 

Surviving Misinformation, Myths and Misbeliefs of Cancer

Cancer misinformation has become an increasingly prevalent problem, potentially endangering public health and understanding. But how do you determine what trustworthy information sources are, and how do you avoid misinformation, bogus treatment claims and unsubstantiated medical advice?

Ethan identifies and defines the most challenging moments of Misinformation, Myths and Misbeliefs he faced in life; from losing his father to cancer, to playing pro soccer in Africa at the height the of the AIDS pandemic, to surviving a rare blood cancer, twice. Ethan digs deep into the misconceptions surrounding clinical trials, alternative therapies, exercise oncology and survivorship. He then explores the concept of toxic positivity and issues regarding the language we use to discuss cancer pre, during and post treatment. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is shocking and frightening, and it’s important to ask questions and explore all options for your medical care. In his keynote, he connects with cancer patients, health care providers, patient advocates and members of the public to find legitimate sources of information, navigate and scrutinize questionable information, and engage in thoughtful discussions about fears and myths.
 

Surviving the Amazing Race of Corporate America

People LOVE reality TV competitions because they can watch others react to the unknown. Contestants are forced out of their comfort zone - will they embrace the experience and learn from these challenges, or give in to the drama and fall apart? Just like the complex world of corporate America is based on relationships and team building, so are strategy-based TV shows like Survivor and Amazing Race – the relationship with yourself, your coworkers, your boss, your friends and your family.

Ethan is no stranger to overcoming challenges on and off-camera. From losing his father at an early age, to playing pro soccer in the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic, to surviving cancer twice to winning a million bucks on a reality show, he learned incredible lessons about forming relationships, building self-confidence, creating work-life balance, becoming a connected leader, and overcoming obstacles. Ethan shares his strategies for staying resilient in the face of life’s biggest challenges and creating positive relationships that will help your audience succeed in business and in life.
 

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