Meet Madison
Purpose Through Pain
Bring Madison to your next event.
Madison's story encourages resilience and the importance of never giving up. Through life's unexpected challenges, she has become a voice of hope, reminding audiences that even the hardest days can lead to new beginnings. Drawing from her journey, her faith, the life-changing impact of para hockey, and the support of her community, Madison inspires others to find strength, embrace perseverance, and keep moving forward.
From schools and conferences to businesses, community events, and churches, Madison's message inspires audiences of all ages to face adversity with courage and hope.
Kao, founder of TTHE
"I had the pleasure of meeting Madison Mckenzie in March 2026 when she stepped up to help facilitate our sledge hockey program as our presenter had to cancel last minute. She came with glowing reviews from parahockey Olympian Claire Buchanan, as well as from Sportability BC. She captivated our community with her slideshow and presentation on sledge hockey and her personal journey. It was very apparent she held a lot of experience and passion for the sport. Madison guided our volunteers to equip and prepare two large groups of eager participants to get onto the ice and then coached them by introducing and demonstrating sledge hockey techniques. She was very encouraging and inspired our players to explore the learning curve with courage and patience. We were told by multiple participants that the sledge hockey demo was the highlight of their tournament weekend. I would highly recommend Madison McKenzie for future presentations and we have already booked her for our 2027 tournament."
Miriam, Co-Founder of the Wonder Women Society
"Madison's story is one of remarkable courage. After experiencing a life-altering injury, she chose not to be defined by adversity. Instead, she transformed her challenges into purpose, becoming a competitive para hockey athlete, passionate disability advocate, and powerful voice for inclusion and perseverance. In 2025, Madison served as a panel speaker at the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce's EmpowerHer Women's Leadership Forum. Her authenticity, humility, and strength resonated deeply with our audience. She spoke candidly about overcoming obstacles, adapting to change, and pursuing goals despite significant barriers. Attendees connected with her story because it was genuine, inspiring, and delivered with remarkable poise and confidence. What distinguishes Madison as a speaker is her ability to inspire hope while remaining relatable. She does not simply talk about resilience—she lives it every day. Madison is professional, engaging, thoughtful, and exceptionally mature beyond her years. She is a wonderful ambassador for disability awareness and an outstanding role model for young people. Any organization seeking a speaker who can deliver a meaningful message about resilience, inclusion, mental strength, and personal growth would benefit greatly from having Madison on their stage. I wholeheartedly recommend Madison McKenzie as a speaker and advocate. Her story is memorable, her message is impactful, and her future is incredibly bright."
Alison, Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley
"Madison spoke about her story of having Functional Neurological Disorder and of her work in extending para sport opportunities in the Fraser Valley with my 4th year adapted physical activity class. Madison’s presentation was inspirational for my students as she spoke of her passion for sport and how this inspired her and acted as reinforcement for the phenomenal work she has been able to accomplish for para sport in our region. She is a natural public speaker who exudes humour and warmth while relaying her important message. I could not recommend Madison more highly as a presenter and motivational speaker."
