Chad Crittenden
TV's Survivor Contestant, Challenged Athlete, TEDx speaker
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Chad Crittenden
TV's Survivor Contestant, Challenged Athlete, TEDx speaker
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About Chad Crittenden
One year before appearing on CBS' hit TV show Survivor, Chad Crittenden was a bilingual teacher and in the prime of his life. He was diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma: a rare and deadly form of cancer. Treatment called for drastic surgery to remove his right foot, which eventually saved his life.
Chad went on to excel on Survivor, revealing after 2 days that he indeed had a prosthetic foot, unbeknownst previously to the other contestants. In the challenges that followed, Chad worked to prove ...
Chad is great! He connected well with the audience; funny and engaging as well as inspirational and empowering! This is the second time he has presented at ESU. He is so genuine and such a "non-celebrity." It is a joy to work with him
Stacey Braun - Director Student Involvement/Student SUCCESS
My highest of recommendations for Chad, I want to bring him back to talk to audiences again in the future; very inspiring.
Tony Labat - Chair, New Genres Dept. San Francisco Art Institute
Chad made a strong personal connection with the audience, while being polite, friendly and easy to work with. Chad encouraged students to take a look at their circumstances, and make positive choices to develop the opportunities that they desire.
Michael Luciani - Dean of Students Landmark College
Chad received a rating of 5 out of 5 for "Overall Impact of Program." When he revealed his leg to the crowd everyone became very interested and immediately understood the concept of preconceived notions. Chad delivered a very powerful message.
Graham Smithkort - Michigan State University
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