• Testimonials … • Contact Us … • FAQ … • Site Map … • Glossary …	Linda Armstrong Kelly "Mother of Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong"
	Expertise: Motivation • Inspiration • Cancer Caregiver Fee Range: $15,000 to $20,000 Location: Texas As a young, single mom, Linda vowed to raise Lance with all the advantages she did not have growing up in the Dallas projects. Her positive influence as a parent was the driving force in encouraging him to fulfill his destiny as one of the greatest athletes in history. She was with Lance from his first bike ride to his final Tour de France victory in 2005. Her life experiences dealing with an alcoholic father, domestic abuse, teen pregnancy, single motherhood, and care giving for a cancer survivor demonstrate her strength, positive attitude, and survival skills. In 1996, Lance was diagnosed with Stage 4 testicular cancer. The prognosis was grim, but Linda accepted the challenge and focused on helping her son make decisions that would affect his life forever.

	She helped research his treatment options and was by his side throughout his recovery. Today, Linda is a loyal supporter of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF). She has represented LAF at several events and frequently makes appearances at LAF fundraisers. Linda's hard work and that "fire-in-the-belly" outlook paid off when she achieved her career goal as a global account manager with Ericsson Microelectronics™ . After 15 years with Ericsson Linda retired, and with encouragement from her husband, Ed, she took on the overwhelming task of telling her life story. In April, 2005 her book, No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me (Broadway/Doubleday) was published. Publishers Weekly hailed the book as "a sincerely heartwarming tale, laced with true Texas grit." In 2005 Linda was the subject of a one-hour television biography on TLC entitled Raising a Champion: The Linda Armstrong Kelly Story. Other recent television appearances include The Dr. Phil Show, CNN, NBC, CBS and ESPN. Linda was the recipient of Ericsson's "Mother of the Year" award in 1999 and has been recognized as one of "America's most fascinating women" by Ladies Home Journal magazine. She's been featured in national magazines such as People, The New Yorker, USA Today, Ladies Home Journal, Us and Texas Monthly, as well as countless newspaper, radio programs, and news shows. She is now dedicating her time to writing, public speaking, assisting nonprofit organizations, and fundraising. The unique energy that Linda brings to her audiences has earned her invitations to speak at such diverse venues as national cycling organizations, non-profit organizations as well as the private sector. Programs with Brief Descriptions: No Mountain High Enough - My Life Story (45-minute keynote) You will not only be captivated but also humored when Linda speaks to your audience. As a result of hearing Linda speak, they will have a better understanding of how they may: Maintain a positive attitude Improve leadership skills Achieve peak performance Create work/life balance Develop and deliver strong work ethics Set and achieve goals both personally and professionally How to turn a bad choice into a life-learning opportunity Not to mention, Perseverance. She is a walking testimony! Your audience will leave wanting more. This keynote speech is based on Linda's newly released book, NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH-Raising Lance, Raising Me. Her early life experiences helped her form the values and positive attitude that both she and Lance carried forward into adulthood. Linda believes that living with love and joy, maintaining focus, and risk-taking are at the heart of every successful endeavor and that these things are the foundation for a life well lived. Linda's presentations speak powerfully to timely tough topics such as: Teen Pregnancy Domestic/Substance Abuse Single Motherhood Cancer Survival Challenges Women Face in the Corporate Environment She is ideal for many diverse audiences including corporate clients, students and educators, healthcare and professional associations. Client Testimonials: "The planning committee and I were all overwhelmed by the number of women in attendance and were thrilled at the positive feedback we received. Your presentation truly added to the overall success of the program." -- Learning Resource Center/Maine Health "Thank you for emphasizing the role of nurses in your life and sharing with our audience what a difference nurses make everyday."" -- U. of Texas-School of Nursing Books:
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