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Former Professional Basketball Player; Founder of Herren Wellness & Herren Project

Chris Herren Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Former Professional Basketball Player; Founder of Herren Wellness & Herren Project

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Chris Herren
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
BOS - Boston, MA

Primary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help

Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

 

Chris Herren Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Chris Herren is a former NBA basketball player and current professional keynote speaker on sobriety. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999, and then was traded to his hometown team, the Boston Celtics, in 2000. Since 2009, Chris Herren has spoken to over 1 million students and community members, sparking honest discussions on the topics of substance use disorder and wellness. A person in long-term recovery, Chris continues to share his story nationally with a renewed focus on prevention education and challenging audiences to rethink how we look at the disease of addiction.

Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player who has transformed his life into one of advocacy and motivational speaking. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Herren's basketball career began with immense promise, leading him to play for Boston College and Fresno State, and later in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. However, his career was overshadowed by his struggles with substance abuse, which eventually led to his departure from professional sports.In 2008, Herren embraced sobriety and has since dedicated his life to sharing his story of addiction and recovery. He founded the Herren Project, a nonprofit organization providing support and resources for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Through the Herren Project, he offers treatment placement assistance, long-term recovery support, and educational initiatives aimed at preventing substance misuse.Herren also established Herren Wellness, a residential recovery facility that combines holistic approaches with medical and clinical support to help individuals achieve lasting sobriety. His commitment to wellness extends to his speaking engagements, where he has reached over two million students, athletes, and community members, delivering powerful messages about the importance of mental health, early intervention, and the journey to recovery.Through his "The First Day" film and speaking series, Chris Herren continues to impact lives by challenging audiences to rethink how they view addiction, emphasizing prevention and wellness from the very first day. His compelling narrative and dedication to helping others make him a prominent voice in the fight against substance use disorder and a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery.
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