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Christian Cooper

Design Consultant
Wells Remodeling, LLC
Country or state 
United States (Alabama)
Available to 
Global
City 
Birmingham
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Chicago

Personal Details

Bio

My name is Christian Cooper. I am a 32-year-old burn survivor living in Birmingham, AL. On February 26th, 2016, my car interior caught fire while driving down the interstate. I lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road into a ravine- suddenly trapped behind a jammed door in a car being consumed by fire. At that moment, I accepted my fate and began to recount fond memories from my life. I was fortunate to make it out of the car with the help of two bystanders, but not before sustaining third-degree burns to 80% of my body.

I was given a 5% to 10% chance of survival and was told that I would never walk out of the hospital if I did survive. I spent the next month in a medically induced coma and four more months in the burn ICU. Even though I had no trauma other than burns, I had to relearn how to do everything- how to stand up, how to walk, how to feed myself, how to write, etc. However, this time also allowed me to reflect on life and draw wisdom from my experiences. I went through a medical and psychological gauntlet, but I am back home in Birmingham, AL, living an adjusted but ordinary life. Wherever I communicate my story, audience members tell me they draw inspiration or courage from my words, so I want to continue sharing my story on a significant level.

From opening for Shaquille O’Neal at a Boy Scouts of America fundraiser to an interview on Soft White Underbelly’s YouTube channel to a small church with 20 members- I have spoken to countless audiences ranging from 5 to over 2,500 audience members. Anytime I speak, I tailor my story to provide a central theme based on the organization's desires or goals for the event. I can discuss various themes, from general motivation, safety importance, current events, philosophy, education, religion, and more. If you are looking for a speaker who can engage and relate with your audience, speak to a specific theme, and tell a captivating story, I would be thrilled to make a lasting impression on your audience.

Current position (1)

Design Consultant

Wells Remodeling, LLC

Degrees (1)
Human Environmental Sciences
The University of Alabama
2010 to 2014

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Trial By Fire- Overcoming Adversity While Staying Positive

This presentation captures the events of my burn and what it took to get where I am today. I explore some of the challenges my care team and I faced, what it took to maintain positivity in my darkest hours, and the key takeaways I learned and gained wisdom from. I use varying degrees of perspective and real-life examples from my experience to captivate audiences and help them learn how to smile in the face of extreme adversity. This presentation is most often framed into a motivational and/or inspirational speech. However, it can be tailored to approach a wide array of specific topics.

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Christian Cooper: Burn survivor, peer supporter, patient experience educator - Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America

Expertise (18)

Health & Well-being
Education
Technology
Social & Political
Healthcare
Healthcare Inspiration and Motivation Adult Basic Education Philosophy Health and Safety Advocating Disabilities Mental Health Keynote mental health advocacy Improve Mental Health Religion Developing Inner Strength Hiring

Clients

Hoover City Schools
Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America
Boy Scouts of America
Vestavia Hills Schools
City of Hoover
City of Vestavia
Birmingham-Southern College
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Why choose me? 

My life experience allows me to speak to any topic- in front of audiences ranging from 5 to 15,000.

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