Meet Heidi Floyd
Ambassador, Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer
At two months pregnant with her son, Heidi Floyd, a happily married mother of four, was diagnosed with breast cancer. While undergoing treatment, she faced the challenge of balancing family, hers and her son's health, and work, during an otherwise joyful time in her life.
With grace, honesty and humor, Floyd recounts her exceptional story of strength and courage. She shares personal accounts of her experiences with breast cancer to deliver a compelling message of the importance of research for prevention, detection, treatment and a cure.
As Ambassador for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, Floyd has become an advocate for the cause. She has spoken to thousands of men and women across the country at intimate events, company meetings and national conventions, relating her moving story and inspirational message. Floyd's passion and candor resonate in a powerful way with audiences.
Floyd's presence will add a meaningful element to your event, and leave a long-lasting impression. Audiences who have had the pleasure of meeting Heidi have described her as “marvelous”, “vivacious” and “enthralling.” As you work on your plans for meetings and conferences in 2011, we hope to hear from you.
Testimonials:
“Heidi is without a doubt one of the most compassionate and endearing people I have ever met. Heidi brings humanity and charm to an issue that has affected so many. She makes it touchable and real in a way that helps us believe we can make a difference.”
— Richard Morse, CEO Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association CCSA
“The first thing any speaker has to have is competence of the subject. Heidi has that. They have to be comfortable in front of an audience. Heidi has that. The rare ones make you want to know more. Heidi has that in spades.”
— Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor®
“Inspired, touched, motivated, moved; those are words that describe how I felt listening to Heidi Floyd as she told her breast cancer story. Her story moved me to tears and inspired me to learn more about breast cancer research and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. It was an honor to hear her story and I encourage you to take that opportunity. Life changing may sound a little cliché, but it truly was.”
— Amy, a Vera Bradley consumer
“I heard Heidi for the first time at an insurance convention (which are typically and notoriously boring). As soon as Heidi started speaking I was immediately interested in her presentation. The tribulations she has survived are amazing. By simply hearing her story I have become more aware, more cautious, and more grateful to those that have endured and survived breast cancer. I would recommend her for a group of 5 or a group of 50,000—as she will leave a lasting impression on each person who hears her words.”
— Fanci A. Worthington CFP®, AIF®
“Heidi Floyd was the keynote speaker at a banquet at which she enthralled and inspired approximately 300 of our members and guests. Her talk made a huge impression. Despite the challenges she has faced, Heidi's sense of humor and her ability to vividly tell her story touched us all. I would highly recommend Heidi as a speaker for virtually any audience.”
— Barbara Andres, Soroptimist International Camino Real Region
“Heidi Floyd is real. Her stories, both medical and miraculous, are compelling. She inspires her audiences with a very simple message: Cancer shouldn't be a threat to our children. Heidi helps her audience see a different side of cancer, not one filled with despair and fear, but one with joy and purpose. I can assure you that your audience will come away from her presentation with a strong sense that cancer can empower patients, families and friends.”
— Patrick J. Loehrer, Sr., M.D., Director, IU Simon Cancer Center, Associate Dean for Cancer Research, Indiana University School of Medicine
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