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1984 Olympic Gold  ·  4x World Champion  ·  Cancer Survivor  ·  Founder, Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

THE ONLY DISABILITY
IN LIFE IS A
BAD ATTITUDE.

Scott Hamilton won Olympic gold in 1984, survived cancer multiple times, and has spent decades teaching people that winning is a mindset, not a result. He's one of America's most in-demand motivational speakers, a bestselling author, and the founder of the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.

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Scott Hamilton

Meet Scott Hamilton

MASTER EVERY
AREA OF YOUR
LIFE.

Scott Hamilton grew up in Bowling Green, Ohio, where a mysterious intestinal disorder at age two left him in and out of hospitals for years, his growth stunted, his future uncertain. At nine, his family took him to an ice rink. Within a year, the illness largely disappeared. He began growing again. Skating saved his life and then it gave him a purpose. From 1981 to 1984, he didn't lose a single competition, winning four consecutive U.S. and World Championships before capturing Olympic gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Games.

Today Scott is a New York Times bestselling author, one of America's most sought-after motivational speakers, and a passionate cancer advocate. After facing cancer multiple times, he founded the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation in 2014 to fund innovative research that treats the disease while sparing patients harsh side effects. Over 40 years after his gold medal, his greatest performances are still ahead, on stages, in boardrooms, and in the lives he continues to change.

4x
World Champion
№1
U.S. & World
Ranked
4
Bestselling
Books
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Voices of Transformation

LIVES CHANGED.
STORIES TOLD.

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★★★★★

"His presentation skills are superb. He made you laugh. He made you cry. And, most importantly, he made you realize just how lucky you are and the meaning of hard work. In polling our attendees, they say he is the best keynote we have ever had."

Mary Kruczynski
Director of Policy Analysis, Community Oncology Alliance
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★★★★★

"Scott Hamilton was the best speaker that we have had to date. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive by everyone in attendance. He is so inspiring and his message was the perfect mix of mission, humor and storytelling."

Janet Allen
Mary Kenealy Events for Tidewell Hospice Luncheon
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★★★★★

"His self-deprecating style, vulnerability and stage presence has the power to move, evoke smiles and most importantly pulls audiences forward into their seats and towards something that matters."

Mike Lundgren
Partner, Director Innovation Strategy, VML
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★★★★★

"Scott Hamilton was absolutely outstanding last night at our event. He was one of the best speakers we have had over a 15 year period. He knocked the cover off the ball."

Jeffrey R. Jay, M.D.
Great Point Partners, LLC

The Impact By Numbers

A LIFE MEASURED IN
RESULTS.

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Lives Inspired

Audiences across 6 continents

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Keynotes Delivered

Fortune 500s to nonprofits

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Years of CARES

Founded 2014

70+

Titles & Championships

Across a decorated career

Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

FUNDRAISES.
ADVOCATES.
EDUCATES.

The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation is dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient.

Scott lost his mother to cancer when he was 18. That loss sparked a passion to make a real impact so others would not have to go through the same experience. In 2002 he partnered with the Cleveland Clinic to launch Chemocare.com, an easy-to-understand resource for patients learning about chemotherapy. That same partnership led to the 4th Angel Mentoring Program, which connects cancer patients and caregivers with trained survivors for genuine emotional support. These efforts ultimately led to the founding of the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.

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Scott Hamilton at CARES Foundation research lab

Books by Scott Hamilton

WORDS THAT
MOVE WORLDS.

Finish First

Finish First

Winning Changes Everything

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The Great Eight

The Great Eight

How to Be Happy Even When You Have Every Reason to Be Miserable

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Landing It

Landing It

My Life On and Off the Ice

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Fritzy Finds a Hat

Fritzy Finds a Hat

A gentle tale to help talk with children about cancer

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