Snowboarder, Co-Founder of LoveYourBrain

Kevin Pearce
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Kevin Pearce, former professional snowboarder, is an inspirational public speaker and co-founder of LoveYourBrain. He is an advocate for the prevention of brain injuries and the promotion of a brain healthy lifestyle. Virtual Programs Now Available

Kevin Pearce, former professional snowboarder, is an inspirational public speaker and co-founderof LoveYourBrain LLC. He is an advocate for the prevention of brain injuries and the promotion of a brain healthy lifestyle. Kevin catapulted onto the professional snowboarding stage in 2005 at age 18, soaring above others in his division and quickly becoming the athlete to watch in the ever-evolving sport. With his smooth style, spellbinding tricks and panache for the unexpected, fans came to know that whatever came next from Kevin would amaze. In 2007 & 2008, Kevin earned back-to-back Quarterpipe victories at The Oakley Artic Challenge as well as two Air&Style victories. At the end of the 2008 season he was deemed TTR (Ticket to Ride) Champion. In the 2009 Winter X Games, Kevin brought home the Silver Medal for Superpipe, making him a strong contender to win Gold in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

On December 31, 2009, while training for the Olympic trials in Park City, Utah, and practicing a trick on the half-pipe, Kevin suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. Although he was wearing a helmet at the time, the injury left Kevin in critical condition and in a medically induced coma. Despite the fact that Kevin’s half-pipe career was brought to an end that day, his determination and drive to overcome the catastrophe through vigorous rehabilitation, personal training and giving back to others continues to inspire his family, friends and fans every day.

Kevin’s recovery—and his journey to accept his new life—was recently chronicled in “The Crash Reel” an HBO documentary film directed by two-time Oscar nominated Director, Lucy Walker. Post-accident, Kevin has become a passionate advocate for the prevention of brain injuries and the promotion of a brain healthy lifestyle for all people. Together with his brother, Adam, he is co-founder of LoveYourBrain LLC (Loveyourbrain.com). Their mission is to prevent brain injuries, support brain injury recovery and promote brain health. Their vision is to create a community that has a greater understanding of the importance of the human brain and consequently a smarter and healthier generation of active people.

Kevin is a Sports Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society, crediting his older brother David, who was born with Down syndrome, as a huge influence in his life and career. In addition, Kevin established The Kevin Pearce Fund to support non-profit organizations all over the country that assist those affected by brain injury, Down syndrome and other challenges. He is the 2014 recipient of The Dana and Christopher Reeve Inspiration Award from Craig Hospital as well as The Victory Award (2011) from The National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC.

While Kevin’s life and career path have been altered, his love and enthusiasm for the sport of snowboarding have remained unaffected. Kevin continues to be a part of FRENDS, a group of professional riders who promote camaraderie within the sport. Everyone from snowboarding fanatics to those outside the sports world have followed Kevin’s rise to the top and dramatic close call; now Kevin’s passion and focus are all about inspiring others and teaching people what it means to “LoveYourBrain.”

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  • Love Your Brain

  • Surviving and Thriving: Life After the Crash

  • The Crash Reel Screening plus Q&A

    Popular on college campuses and perfect for virtual events, Kevin hosts a Q&A session after the screening of the powerful The Crash Reel documentary based on his life.
  • The Crash Reel Discussion

    In this engaging virtual event, Kevin shows tailored clips from The Crash Reel and leads behind the scenes discussions about his personal experiences of survival. This in-depth Q&A session is sure to engage your audience.

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