Sean Swarner

Sean Swarner is a philanthropist, author, and keynote speaker. He is a two-time terminal-cancer survivor who has dedicated his life to helping others reach their full potential. Sean created CancerClimber with his brother in 2001, a nonprofit organization that pays for and travels with cancer survivors to climb Kilimanjaro. Sean's passion for climbing and adventure blossomed after becoming the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. Since then, he has climbed all seven summits and has...See more

Sean Swarner is a philanthropist, author, and keynote speaker. He is a two-time terminal-cancer survivor who has dedicated his life to helping others reach their full potential. Sean created CancerClimber with his brother in 2001, a nonprofit organization that pays for and travels with cancer survivors to climb Kilimanjaro. Sean's passion for climbing and adventure blossomed after becoming the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest. Since then, he has climbed all seven summits and has skied to both North and South Poles, making him the first cancer survivor to complete the Explorers Grand Slam. He accomplished all of this and completed the Hawaii Ironman all while having only one functioning lung. His adventures and passions have captured the attention of millions and in 2017, a team followed Sean to the North Pole and made a documentary about him and his triumphs. The documentary, True North, was released on Amazon Prime. In 2018, Sean was voted one of the top 8 most inspirational people in history and was the recipient of the Don't Ever Give Up Award presented by the Jimmy V Foundation and ESPN. From executives of Fortune 500 companies, such as IBM, to students at Willard High School and NFL players on the New York Giants, his countless leadership panels, inspirational keynotes, and book series, 7 Summits to Success, have inspired and won the hearts of millions to redefine their own impossible. His story has been shared on The Steve Harvey Show, CBS Evening News, The Today Show, and Good Morning America and featured in numerous articles alongside luminaries such as Sir Richard Branson and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. For those who want to learn more about Sean or from Sean, check out his course materials and access his content at SeanSwarner.com. He currently resides in Castle Rock, CO. See less