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Kyle Garlett

Cancer Survivor, Ironman Triathlete, Heart Transplant Recipient

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Athlete, Cancer, Health, Heart Health, Human Resources, Inspirational, Men's Health, Motivational, Sports, Sports Coaching, Teamwork & Teambuilding
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Kyle Garlett Biography

Kyle Garlett is not only a cancer survivor but also an Ironman triathlete who has made history in the world of endurance sports. On October 10, 2009, Garlett became the first heart transplant recipient to compete in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. This significant event marked exactly three years since he underwent his life-saving heart transplant, a necessity following severe damage caused by cancer treatments.

Garlett's journey into the world of health challenges began on September 26, 1989, when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 18. He underwent daily radiation treatments for five months. After a period of remission, his cancer returned in 1991, leading to an intense chemotherapy regimen. His battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma continued, culminating in a bone marrow transplant. Although this treatment eradicated the Hodgkin’s disease, it led to chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy, severely affecting his heart. In 1997, Garlett faced another grave diagnosis, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, which he battled with three more years of intense chemotherapy, eventually becoming cancer-free.

Garlett's health trials continued with his heart condition worsening, leading to his placement on a heart transplant waiting list in 2001. After more than five years of waiting, he received a new heart on October 10, 2006. Inspired by his new lease on life, Garlett embraced the challenge of triathlon, completing his first race just 11 months after his transplant. He continued to participate in high-stakes competitions, returning to Kona in 2010 and competing in the Ironman event in Tempe, Arizona in November 2011.

Today, Garlett leverages his extensive experiences with health challenges, including over 54 months in cancer treatment and more than 11 years dealing with cardiomyopathy, as a motivational speaker. His speaking topics revolve around overcoming adversity, determination in the face of obstacles, accepting life’s challenges, and cherishing each day with a renewed sense of appreciation and zest.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/05/2024.

Kyle Garlett Speaking Topics

  • Surviving Patienthood

    With more than 54 total months spent in treatment for cancer, including radiation, chemotherapy, and a bone marrow transplant, and with more than 11 years under his belt as a cardiomyopathy patient before finally undergoing a heart transplant, much of Garlett's life has been viewed from inside a hospital bed. With a unique perspective born from years of experience with numerous doctors, nurses, hospital staff, admission specialists, and others, few people can speak from a patient's perspective with more authority than Garlett.

  • Live Each Day as if It's Your First

    Some people say that the secret to a happy is life is to live each day as if it might be your last. Garlett understands their well-meaning inclination, but thinks this "last day on Earth" sentiment somewhat misses the mark. He believes that it is best to live each day as if it's your first. Don't let anything grow stale. Nothing becomes mundane. Remember the first time you saw the sunset over the Pacific Ocean? Recapture that feeling the next time you see it. Don't grow bored with relationships. Instead treat them as new. Everything should be as exciting and special and memorable as it was at the beginning. Live each and every day as if it's your first.

  • Accepting What Life Brings

    Garlett's life has taken many unplanned turns down paths he never imagined, and for quite awhile he held onto the "what ifs" of unrealized dreams. But instead of mourning the loss of opportunities taken away by cancer, he realizes that happiness and fulfillment come from letting go of the life you thought you wanted and embracing the challenges and possibilities of the actual life you're living. His attitude on life is the very essence of a successful motivational speaker.

  • Facing Obstacles with Determination & Wisdom

    It would have been so easy for Garlett to give up his struggle years ago. Yet even when the fight seemed fruitless he never gave into the fear. He defied the odds, stared death in the face, and now lives a full, productive and, most importantly, very happy life. If you are looking for an inspirational and motivational speaker that is unforgettable, you have to hear Garlett talk about the will to live.

  • Victory Over Adversity

    Nothing is quite as devastating as a cancer diagnosis. And Garlett has experienced that life-altering experience on four separate occasions. He has survived radiation, chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, two joint replacements, and a finally a heart transplant. You might say he got his PhD in overcoming life's adversities, which is the baseline for his life as a motivational speaker.

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    Kyle Garlett is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Cancer, Health, Heart Health, Human Resources, Inspirational, Men's Health, Motivational, Sports, Sports Coaching, Teamwork & Teambuilding.

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Kyle Garlett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Surviving Patienthood, Live Each Day as if It's Your First, Accepting What Life Brings, Facing Obstacles with Determination & Wisdom and Victory Over Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kyle Garlett for your event is available upon request. Kyle Garlett generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Herren, Vince Papale, Terry Francona, Mike Ditka and JP Pawliw-Fry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kyle Garlett for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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