Rebekah's Story
Rebekah Gregory is a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, a nationally recognized speaker, and the founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation. On April 15, 2013, her life changed in an instant when a bomb exploded just feet away, severely injuring her and nearly taking her life. She used her body to shield her 5-year-old son, ultimately losing her leg — but not her purpose.
Since then, Rebekah has undergone 76 surgeries and rebuilt her life from the ground up. Today, she shares her journey with audiences across the country — inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find strength in their struggles and purpose in their pain.
Her keynotes are raw, real, and deeply moving — and always delivered with unshakable hope, relatable honesty, and of course, her signature humor. Whether she’s speaking to Fortune 500 executives, healthcare professionals, trauma survivors, or students, Rebekah reminds us all: we are stronger than what tried to break us...even on our last leg.
Signature Speaking Topics
Rebekah’s keynotes are tailored to meet your audience where they are
— and take them somewhere unforgettable.
I Wasn’t Supposed to Survive
(Signature Resilience Keynote)
From the finish line of the Boston Marathon to a life rebuilt on one leg — this is the story of what it truly means to rise.
Healing Out Loud
(Mental Health / Trauma)
A raw, relatable talk on living with invisible wounds — and why telling the truth is the first step to healing.
"...She is a gifted public speaker and her energy and positive aura left us all thankful for the encounter. Hearing her speak and being in her presence left us feeling hopeful and uplifted. To put it simply, we adored her."
Andrew Richard
VP of Sales
ASICS
"...They laughed and cried and were reminded that anything is possible. I would highly recommend Rebekah as a speaker for any event.There is true peace behind her smile, and it will touch the lives of all who meet her.”
Lisa Chapman,
VP Franchise Leadership
Coca Cola
" We've had Rebekah keynote three events and she is always the highest rated speaker and one of our highest rated speakers of all time!...We also sell out of her books every time!"
Dana Bryant, Director of Conferences
Tennessee Valley Public Power Inc.
Trusted. Remembered. Booked Again And Again.
“You don’t just want a speaker. You want a moment they’ll never forget.
And this was it."
- Jan Melis, Executive Director NAMI
A Note from Rebekah:
"I didn’t survive all this just to play it safe. I’m grateful to be alive — and fired up to use what I’ve lived through to remind people what they’re capable of.
Bonus: I come with a little titanium and a lot of humor.
Let’s connect and create something unforgettable together."