Kelsey Tainsh - Motivational Speaker

Kelsey Tainsh was an inspiration at Shepherd Center. Through sharing her challenges and triumphs, she offered hope and courage to our patients. Kelsey displayed humor, joy, and grace throughout her presentation. Anyone undergoing trials in life will greatly benefit from listening to her amazing story. — Benjamin D. Rose, Chaplain - Shepherd Center

Kelsey Tainsh is the epitome of strength. When faced with an obstacle, big or small, she not only overcomes it, she inspires other to do the same. It takes a strong person to fight two brain tumors and a stroke, it takes a strong person to re-learn how to write and walk and tie their hair, but it takes an even stronger to set out with the goal of using her battles to show others that they can make it through theirs. Kelsey is a strong, determined young woman and I am glad to have had the opportunity to hear her story. Thank you, Kelsey! — Samantha Choon, University of Florida

Kelsey Tainsh is an amazing young woman with an inspiring story to tell. She’s a former patient here at Shepherd Center. If you choose her as your motivational speaker, she will make your group realize how small their own problems are and how much one person can do if they have a commitment to a cause. In Kelsey’s case, her commitment was not just to her own recovery but a commitment to help others realize that they, too, have so much to give to their jobs, their community, and their families. — Scott H. Sikes, - Shepherd Center

Kelsey Tanish can be certified a true role model to anyone she meets. Kelsey has such a great spirit and generous heart; she would truly do anything for anybody. But most of all, Kelsey has passion. It is a passion for speaking, a passion for educating, and above everything else, a passion for life. I am blessed and honored to know such a wonderful individual as herself. — Laura McKenna, SOTA President 2011-2012

The University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports was fortunate enough to bring Kelsey in to speak at our Team Training Day (student employee all staff training). We had approximately 450 team members in attendance who were challenged and inspired by Kelsey’s words. Her message of providing inclusive recreation for all aligned with our vision for our department. She was engaging, funny and delivered a message that spoke to the hearts of our staff.