Speaker.

The Impossible Dream:

Celebrated TV and film actor and Broadway star, Aaron Lazar, recently announced his ALS diagnosis to the world. This captivating presentation on finding success and purpose through unflagging resilience shares Aaron’s uniquely inspirational journey. Twenty-three years ago, he achieved the impossible dream of becoming a successful actor. Twenty-three months ago, he began to rearchitect his life to achieve his new impossible dream: healing in face of unspeakable adversity. Aaron’s insights into the importance of a positive mindset, living in the present moment, and creating a purpose-driven life through indefatigable courage will stir emotions and rouse motivation.

Aaron’s commanding yet graceful stage presence inspires audiences as varied as sales teams, leaders, coaches, educators, parents, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate organizations or anyone seeking actionable inspiration for a more successful, purposeful and resilient life.

In the world of speakers, Aaron Lazar is an epic talent with a profound story to share and a once- in-a-generation voice to share it. He is just getting started. Aaron’s presentation is customizable to ensure alignment with any event’s overall messaging. The power of The Impossible Dream inspires audiences to learn life-changing insights about:

Advocate.

Whether speaking to patients and their families or collaborating with medical experts, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech startups, Aaron is committed to improving the patient experience while raising awareness for ALS around the globe.

On January 19, 2024, The ALS Network honored Aaron with the Essey Spotlight Award for his commitment to raising global awareness of ALS.

Aaron's advocacy work blends his belief in science with his belief in ourselves. Traditional healing with the deeply personal journey of healing from within. Through Aaron's tireless work and important insight, we all benefit from Aaron’s mission: to bring more hope and healing to the world by empowering others through his story.

There have been sixty-two documented reversals of ALS.

Testimonials.

"Thank you for creating a custom conversation for our DMAN community and for these very inspiring Duke in LA Kids. I received many incredible messages praising your speech and speaking to the inspiration you provided to our growing group in a moment of uncertainty in 2024. You had a great impact on everyone in the room, many of whom said that was the best event we’ve ever had in 15 years of doing it."

— Mark Vahradian, Paramount

“Aaron has been a spectacular speaker and motivator on my behalf for three different programs, each with their own unique audience and challenge. Whether my own Neuro-Therapy company, or a group of San Diego based CEOs, or even some of the most world-renowned neurosurgeons working in gene and cell therapy, it did not matter. The audience was listening, engaged, and left the program thinking ‘I can and will do better in many aspects of my life.’ The informal Q&A adds wonderfully to the program itself and should not be missed.”

— Joe Burnett, President and CEO, ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.

"What a wonderful evening with Aaron Lazar.  We were deeply moved by his message, positivity and perspective.  It was a life-changing event for our family.  "Carpe Diem"... will be the mantra going forward in our home!  Thank you to the Joe Martin ALS Foundation for including us." 

— Melissa and James Kreager

"Aaron Lazar is a powerful speaker/actor/singer who has been given a platform to share his journey. We pray that more and more people will hear him. And, of course, we pray he will defeat this disease."

— Diane Wise Joyce

“Simply put, the greatest and most impactful speech I have ever heard in my life. This sentiment was echoed by all attendees. There was not a dry eye in the house. Aaron’s talk is going to stick with me forever. I feel incredibly lucky to have heard it.”

— Eli Kline, Program Coordinator, DEMAN Alumni Engagement and Development | Duke University

“As someone who has been to many of these type of events in my almost 15 years in YPO (Young President's Org.), Aaron's talk was near the very top.  I received a number of messages in the days that followed about how impactful Aaron was to everyone – a gift to all of us. Thank you again!”

 — Christophe Schilling, CEO and Founder, Geno

“I was thunderstruck by what Aaron did onstage. A good friend is struggling with chronic autoimmune disease. The road these people travel to even get to a point where they have a diagnosis should evaporate all hope. She would benefit greatly by hearing what Aaron had to say. I think it could change her life.”

— Tom Detitta, author/playwright