Veteran, Teacher, Speaker, Overcomer

Chad Lambie is no stranger to adversity. Chad was born with a syndrome called Cleidocranial Dysplasia/Dysostosis (CCD), a rare genetic condition. This condition often causes the bones of people with CCD to more fragile and formed differently. With Chad’s outlook of No Excuses, this hasn’t held him back—but has pushed him forward.

Though diagnosed with CDD, Chad was a college baseball player, MVP, USCAA player of the week two times, as well as a three-time captain in the NCAA II level. He played for Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) from 2000-2004.

Chad is the only person ever diagnosed with CCD to try out and graduate, from a Navy Special Warfare Selection Program. He spent six years in the Naval Special Warfare community as a Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewmen (SWCC). Through this arduous training and lifestyle, he was able to forge life lessons in integrity, organization and mental toughness. With his hopes to give back the knowledge he has gained, he developed and founded the No Excuses Project.

Since his military career Chad has been a teacher in Southern Oregon and is looking forward to growing the No Excuses Project and encouraging more people through public speaking. Chad is also a published author. He published his book “No Excuses—The Special Warfare of Success” in March of 2021.

Although Chad has a special passion for helping individuals who have the same syndrome as him, he also provides motivation and real-life success formulas for overcoming any type of adversity.

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What is CCD?

NEP Chad Lambie and actor Gaten Matarazzo at CCD Smiles Event.

Cleidocranial Dysplasia is an uncommon hereditary condition that influences teeth and bones, including the skull, face, spine, collarbones and legs. The bones in individuals with CCD may be framed distinctively or may be more delicate than typical. Certain bones, such as collarbones, might be missing.

The name “Cleidocranial Dysplasia” comes from “cleido,” which alludes to the collarbones; and “cranial,” which alludes to the skull. Skull and collarbone anomalies, alongside dental variations from the norm, are the primary highlights of CCD.

CCD is a condition that is passed from a parent to their child, or it can show up randomly.
Around one of every 1 million individuals have CDD.
Male and females are influenced similarly.
CCD has no effect on intellectual capacity or mind.
Despite the fact that a few people with CCD require various medical
procedures, they can live long, full lives.

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