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Tom Farley, Overcoming Adversity Speaker

Tom Farley

    • Former President of The Chris Farley Foundation 
    • Co-author of NYT bestselling book, The Chris Farley Show
    • Advocate Against Substance Abuse and for Mental Health
Full Bio
In Person-Fee 🛈

$7,500 and Under

Virtual Fee:

$7,500 and Under

Travels From

Wisconsin

Chris Farley`s brother (Tom Farley) speaks on addiction

Chris Farley`s brother (Tom Farley) speaks on addiction

Conversation with Tom Farley, remembering his brother Chris Farley

Conversation with Tom Farley, remembering his brother Chris Farley

Tom Farley Speaker Biography


Tom Farley grew up in Madison, WI and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career as a marketing and communications professional in the banking and finance industry, living and working in the New York City area. From 1999 to 2012, he ran The Chris Farley Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to substance abuse prevention. Like his brother, Tom was successful in opening the “eyes and ears” of youth audiences through the powerful and effective use of humor. In 2008 he wrote “The Chris Farley Show”, a New York Time bestselling biography of his late brother, the actor and comedian Chris Farley. He has been interviewed on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, Fox News and The View. He has also been featured in People Magazine, USA Today and several national and regional newspapers and publications. Tom is a Community Relations Coordinator for Rosecrance Health Network, a leading provider of behavioral health services with nationally recognized addiction treatment programs. He is also a motivational speaker, delivering messages on substance abuse prevention and recovery. Tom lives in Madison, WI.

To book Tom Farley call Executive Speakers Bureau at 901-754-9404.

Topics include:

  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Addiction and Mental Health
  • Treatment and Recovery
  • Addiction during Covid-19 (warning signs, etc)
  • Family issues (addiction, interventions, loss)
  • Non-profit branding and communication

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