Completing her 4th marathon just six days after her fifth round of chemotherapy set Mary’s sights on what more can be accomplished during difficult times. Her energy and principles help transform the lives of people in dark places, including wounded amputee veterans, people living with disabilities, and those facing tragedy, loss, cancer, and low morale in the workforce.

In 2000, Mary joined the board of US Wheelchair Sports, while working with Dick Traum at Achilles. Within 10 years, she went from volunteer to Vice President of Achilles International and helped develop a great presence globally through marathon tours for the disabled, particularly amputees back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Mary and her team of wounded veterans have been awarded the honor of being named one of Runner’s World Magazine’s RUNNING HEROES.

Through USWSF, Mary is working with an award-winning production team on a documentary of Dick Traum and her work with him, to encourage others to achieve. Along with her work at USWSF, Achilles International, and as a former FORD fashion model in NYC, Mary is a professional motivational and inspirational speaker. Her topics include challenge and success with perseverance using her personal focus on disabilities and women’s health. She was honored to be the kick-off speaker to the White House Staff for their Wellness Seminars. Mary found her passion by speaking from her heart knowing others could be encouraged. Many years were spent traveling the country speaking to thousands of people, young and old, at a time about being confident with whom you are and developing what skills you have, even amidst struggles. “Struggles” range from rejection, unwanted change, accountability, forgiveness, body image, or maybe even a will to live. Her work since 9/11 has been life-changing for many.

Co-Author of Success is a Team Effort and GO ACHILLES! Mary Bryant has been featured on Lifetime, Montel Williams, Women's Health Series, NBC Nightly News, ABC’s World News Tonight, and more. She is the past president of the New York Tri-State Chapter of the National Speakers Association and is on the Advisory Board of Evelyn Lauder’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Mary is also Vice President on the Board of Directors of the prestigious Palm Beach Round Table. With a love for running, Mary is an 11-time marathoner and breast cancer survivor. She was named one of the top five most inspirational runners of the year in 1999. Her love for motivational speaking continued, which became the foundation of her success with wounded veterans and women’s health issues.

After 30 years in New York City, Mary Bryant McCourt continues her work while traveling the globe. Her inspirational speaking and philanthropy continue from FL, NYC, and CT. Mary supports the Palm Beach Symphony and sings in the church choir at St. Edwards Parish.