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Jimmy Choi

Jimmy Choi

Keynote Speaker: Parkinson's Advocate & American Ninja Warrior Contestant

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Jimmy Choi Biography

At the age of 27, Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. Upon receiving the diagnosis, Choi went into denial and "did nothing" for the next 7-8 years to manage his Parkinson’s symptoms. By 2010, he only walked with a cane, and he hit rock-bottom when he fell down a full flight of stairs while carrying his young son, Mason. Thankfully, both were physically unharmed, but fear of the future and fear for his family made Choi vow to do whatever it takes to take back control of what Parkinson's had robbed from him physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Since then, Choi has participated in multiple clinical trials to further research on better treatments and hopefully a cure for Parkinson's. Physical therapy led him to running and other activities that help both his physical and mental PD symptoms. He joined Team Fox in 2012 and ran his first marathon that year...and he has not stopped since! His passion to push beyond his limits led him to the national stage as he took on a new challenge and competed as an American Ninja Warrior the last 5 years! He showed the world that Parkinson’s will not stop him and inspired many more to not let a diagnosis define you.

Today, Choi continues to maintain a very active lifestyle and lives with his wife Cherryl and two kids Karina and Mason in the Chicagoland area. The pandemic is not slowing him down. In 2020, he smashed the Guinness world record for the most chest to ground burpees in a minute and tied the record for most side jump pushups in one minute. As a Parkinson’s advocate, he serves as a patient council member for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and a board member for Rock Steady Boxing. He also coaches fitness for kids and adults and can often be found online chronicling his day-to-day challenges and how he strives to overcome them with functional movements. He continues to advocate exercise as one of his ‘drugs’ to manage Parkinson’s symptoms and looks forward to providing his input into the Parkinson’s community.

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Jimmy Choi Speaking Topics

Jimmy Choi's Personal Story

Jimmy describes the challenges of his personal Parkinson’s journey while providing mental and physical health and wellness inspiration for all.

Jimmy Choi Videos

Jimmy Choi at the Indianapolis City Qualifiers - American Ninja Warrior
Changing Course: Jimmy Choi's Story
Parkinson's 360: Paving a Path with Parkinson's Disease

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What topics does Jimmy Choi speak about?

Jimmy Choi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Health, Overcoming Adversity, Non-Profit & Association, Fitness and Television & Film.

Where does Jimmy Choi travel from?

Jimmy Choi generally travels from Bolingbrook, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jimmy Choi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Health and Overcoming Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jimmy Choi for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jimmy Choi generally travels from Bolingbrook, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Akbar Gbajabiamila, Dan Marino and Wesley Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jimmy Choi for an upcoming event.

Jimmy Choi Speaking Topics

  • Jimmy Choi's Personal Story

    Jimmy describes the challenges of his personal Parkinson’s journey while providing mental and physical health and wellness inspiration for all.

Jimmy Choi Videos

Jimmy Choi at the Indianapolis City Qualifiers - American Ninja Warrior
Changing Course: Jimmy Choi's Story
Parkinson's 360: Paving a Path with Parkinson's Disease

Jimmy Choi Reviews

  • Bismarck Parkinson's Support Group Board - Sep 24 2023

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