Bobby Schindler advocates for the medically vulnerable in honor of Terri Schiavo, his sister. He speaks internationally, and can be booked for speaking through Ambassador, Catholic Speakers Organization.
Topics
- Terri Schiavo: A Life That Matters— Introducing audiences to Terri Schiavo, her family’s fight for her right to life, the central role of the media in shaping public opinion, and the lasting impact of her public fight. Appropriate for any audience.
- Caring for Disabled and Medically Vulnerable Loved Ones— Teaching audiences how to be an heroic advocate for disabled and medically vulnerable loved ones, with a focus on Advanced Directives, medical power-of-attorney rights, and stories of hope and recovery. Appropriate for any audience, but particularly for Christians and families.
- Catholic Health Care: Ordinary v. Extraordinary Care— An introduction to the distinctions between ordinary and extraordinary care, using Terri Schiavo and other prominent persons to demonstrate how to respect human dignity without artificially sustaining life past its natural conclusion. Appropriate for any audience, but particularly for Catholics in churches and schools.
- The Basic Right to Food and Water— Exposing audiences to the incredible fact that food and water is regulated by healthcare providers and considered “medical treatment” when delivered by feeding tube. This is a treatment relied upon by millions of Americans annually, and countless Americans die each year from the fatal withdraw of basic food and water. Yet, hope exists to change how healthcare providers regulate access to this basic and ordinary care. Appropriate for any audience, but particularly for political audiences and pro-life advocates.
- Considering Human Dignity— Introducing audiences to the basics of human dignity, medical ethics, and proper bioethical perspectives on delivering basic and ordinary care including the issues of “personhood” theory, “futile care” rulings, and the “quality of life” diagnosis. Appropriate for any audience, but particularly young people and medical/law students.
Testimonials
- “Your presentation was excellent, and we owe you a debt of gratitude for your stand on life and your life dedication to proclaiming the truth about life. Your witness is powerful.”
- “Overall the weekend was amazing. Many people, including me, were moved to tears.”
- “The talk by Bobby Schindler was outstanding and very informative, something I will always remember.”
- “Bobby Schindler’s talk was very moving and powerful.”
- “Especially enjoyed Bobby Schindler – moving and astonishing.”
- “Thank you for being a part of our life issues conference. Your presentation was very moving. It is amazing what the media has done to Terri’s story. Thank you for speaking out for those who cannot.”
Previous Speaking Events
Internationally
- Austria: Linz, Vienna
- Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Toowoomba, MacKay, Melbourne
- Canada: Chatham, Dunville, Edmonton, Hamilton, Kirkland Lake, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
- England: Derbyshire, London, Swanwick
- Germany: Bamberg, Fulda, Mainz
- Ireland: Dublin
- Israel: Jerusalem
- Italy: Rome
- Mexico: Mexicali, Mexico City, Queretaro
- New Zealand: Auckland
United States
- Alabama: Birmingham, Irondale
- Alaska: Anchorage, Kenai, Wasilla
- Arizona: Phoenix
- Arkansas: Little Rock
- California: Anaheim, Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Visalia
- Colorado: Boulder
- Connecticut: Cromwell
- Delaware: Middletown, Newark
- Florida: Brandon, DeFuniak Springs, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Oreland, Orlando, Ormond Beach, St. Augustine, St. Petersburg, San Antonio, Tallahassee, Tamarac, Tampa, Valrico, Venice, Vero Beach
- Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Warner Robins
- Hawaii: Hilo
- Illinois: Aurora, Galesburg, Lisle, Rockford
- Indiana: Indianapolis, South Bend
- Iowa: Carroll, Des Moines
- Kansas: Kansas City, Lawrence, Overland Park, Wichita
- Kentucky: Frankfort, Highland Heights, Louisville
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge, New Orleans
- Maine: Portland
- Maryland: Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, College Park
- Massachusetts: Agawa, Boston, Mashpee
- Michigan: Bay County, Brighton, Caledonia, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Flint, Jackson, Monroe, Lenawee County, Orchard Lake, Southgate, St. Joseph, Sturgis, Traverse City, Troy
- Minnesota: Duluth, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Silver Lake
- Missouri: Kansas City, St. Louis
- Nebraska: Hartington, Lincoln, Omaha, Wayne
- New Hampshire: Bedford, Hanover, Manchester
- New Jersey: Clark, Medford, Newark, Princeton, Piscataway, Morristown, Newark, Red Bank, South Orange
- New Mexico: Albuquerque, Farmington
- New York: Albany, Bronx, Ithaca, Medford, New York, Syracuse, Verona
- Nevada: Reno
- North Dakota: Dickinson, Hankinson
- North Carolina: Elizabeth City, Charlotte
- Ohio: Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Kettering, Macedonia, Newbury, Oxford, Steubenville, Troy
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Shawnee
- Oregon: Portland
- Pennsylvania: Ambler, Broomall, East Norriton, Erie, Essington, Everett, Fort Washington, Downingtown, Greensburg, Kennett Square, Lower Merion, Malvern, Merion Station, Mifflinburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Oreland, Richboro, Scranton, Shamokin, Springfield, Southampton, Valley Forge, Villanova, Warminster, West Brandywine, Wilkes Barre
- South Carolina: Charleston, Columbia
- South Dakota: Aberdeen
- Tennessee: Chattanooga, Nashville
- Texas: Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Longview, Lubbock
- Utah: Salt Lake City
- Virginia: Falls Church, Lansdowne, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg
- Washington: Kennewick, Kirkland, Seattle, Vancouver
- Washington, DC
- West Virginia: Morgantown
- Wisconsin: Appleton, Brookfield, Cable, Eau Claire, Nashotah, Milwaukee, Osceola, Ripon, Superior, Walworth, Wisconsin Dells
- Wyoming: Cody
Colleges, Universities, Law, and Medical Schools
- Villanova University
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Notre Dame Law School
- Princeton University
- Kansas Medical School
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Cornell University
- Georgetown University
- Marquette University
- Grove City College
- University of Colorado
- Catholic University of America
- Ripon University
- Seton Hall University
- Malone University
- The College of William & Mary
- Westminster College
- Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ave Maria University
- Ave Maria School of Law
- Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Creighton University
- University of Florida
- Fordham University
- Valencia Community College
- University of Central Florida
- Miami University
- St. Gregory’s University
- Northern Kentucky University
- University of Louisville
- University of Cincinnati
- Xavier University
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of Houston Law School
- McGovern Medical School
- Texas A&M University
- Trinity University
- Southern Methodist University Law School
- Dartmouth Medical School
- University of Dayton