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Best-Selling Authors | Inspirational Keynote Speakers | Advocates for Overcoming Obstacles & The Power of Community

Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Best-Selling Authors | Inspirational Keynote Speakers | Advocates for Overcoming Obstacles & The Power of Community

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
BOI - Boise, ID

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Adventure & Exploration

 

Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray are lifelong friends whose extraordinary journey together has inspired countless people worldwide. Despite Justin's battle with a progressive neuromuscular disease that has left him unable to use his arms and legs, the two friends undertook a 500-mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, with Patrick pushing Justin in a wheelchair. Their story, chronicled in their book and documentary "I'll Push You," highlights the power of friendship, perseverance, and community. Today, they are sought-after keynote speakers, sharing their experiences to inspire others to overcome challenges and embrace vulnerability.

Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray's friendship began over 47 years ago, and it has been a remarkable journey of resilience and mutual support. Justin, diagnosed with a debilitating neuromuscular disease, found himself facing a life of physical limitations, yet his spirit of adventure remained undiminished. In 2014, he expressed his desire to embark on the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, a journey spanning 500 miles across northern Spain. Without hesitation, Patrick responded, "I'll push you," setting the stage for a story that would captivate and inspire the world. Their journey was not just a physical feat but a profound exploration of the human spirit's capacity for love, sacrifice, and community. Along the way, they relied on the kindness of strangers and the strength of their friendship to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The experiences they shared during this pilgrimage were later captured in their best-selling book and the award-winning documentary, both titled "I'll Push You." Today, Justin and Patrick are acclaimed keynote speakers, using their journey as a powerful metaphor for leadership, teamwork, and the importance of inviting others into our lives. Their talks, filled with humor, emotion, and practical insights, challenge audiences to rethink their approach to life's challenges and to embrace the strength that comes from community and vulnerability. Through their work, they continue to inspire others to achieve more, together.
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