What if your worst moment became your most important one?
Tim McDonald · Patient Advocate · Speaker · Author · Stage IV Survivor helping patients become the General Managers of their own health journey.
MY STORY
From Patient to Advocate
I’m Tim McDonald — a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, living donor transplant recipient, and community builder with 17 years of experience. I channel my health journey into helping patients become the General Managers of their own care, serving as Florida Chapter Leader for Man Up to Cancer, Research Advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer, and on advisory councils with HOPA and the PAN Foundation.
Keynote Topics
Talks that move audiences from awareness to action
Be Your Own Best Health Advocate
How patients can lead their care team, ask better questions, and own their health journey using the General Manager framework.
Turning Survivorship Into Impact
The journey from passive survivor to active change-maker — and the uncomfortable truths about patient advocacy along the way.
Community as Medicine
How peer connection and belonging accelerate healing — and what community builders can teach the healthcare system.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need a keynote speaker, a patient advocate for your advisory board, or a podcast guest — let’s connect.
What People Are Saying
From readers, event organizers, and fellow advocates
“Tim is a truly inspirational person, not just a speaker. His message about leadership through building confidence goes beyond just a speech. Choosing him as a keynote speaker at our IT Masters Forum was a very wise decision — bravo from all the attendees.”
Mónica Mistretta, Founder, Netmedia · IT Masters Forum 2020
“Tim is a master speaker. Students, staff, and families all said listening to Tim speak was a highlight of their experience. His words are uplifting, poignant, and conveyed a message that empowered our students to live life to the fullest.”
Mark Guay, Event Organizer for CMASAS Honorary Christa McAuliffe Speaker
“Tim McDonald was extremely dynamic and inspiring. He created an atmosphere of trust and playfulness that lasted the rest of the day – and his speech was considered among the very best by the attendees.“
Julie Bondo Gravesen, Journalist, Copenhagen Conference 2017
“I had the pleasure of bringing Tim in to lead a session at our youth summit. He even had the quietest kids raising their hands to participate. I’d recommend Tim as a speaker to any audience, but seeing him connect with young leaders was truly special.”
Kat Kennan, Author & Trauma-Informed Storyteller
Let’s Connect
Ready to bring Tim’s story and expertise to your event, podcast, or advisory board? Reach out today.