Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray have been blessed with a unique friendship that spans over 44 years. Despite facing the significant hurdles of a progressive neuromuscular disease that has deprived Justin of the ability to use his arms and legs, the pair strive to embrace life fully. As the proud founders of Push Inc. and I’ll Push You, this remarkable duo is admired by audiences of all backgrounds. When looking to hire a transformative speaking pair to attend your upcoming events, look no further than Justin and Patrick today.
What began as an impossible journey between two best friends has since evolved into a powerful representation of what we can achieve when working together. Having accomplished what many said couldn’t be done, including their 500-mile wheelchair journey across northern Spain, Justin and Patrick are on a mission to empower audiences to overcome adversity and achieve peak performance in all areas of life. After returning from their adventures, the two founded Push Inc., shortly followed by developing their leadership training for organisations, known as Push Leadership, where they apply the dynamics of successful relationships to create a healthier and more productive work environment.
An inspiration to audiences globally, Justin and Patrick have most recently launched disability-friendly Caminos, making the ancient pilgrimage a reality for individuals living with limited mobility. Passionate to share their inspirational story with audiences globally, they published a best-selling children’s book ‘The Push: A Story of Friendship’ in 2018, shortly followed by ‘Imprints: The Evidence Our Lives Leave Behind’ in 2019. Having been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, The Huffington Post, Upworthy, and Yahoo News, Justin and Patrick have become a popular choice for events of all kinds.
As leading authorities in their field, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray are now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Setting them apart from the rest, they use their work/life experiences and adventures to explore concepts such as teamwork, leadership, relationships, and the power of the human collective. With experience delivering a powerful presentation on the TEDx Talk stage, their presence is truly one of a kind at all events they attend.
Books
I'll Push You: A Journey of 500 Miles, Two Best Friends, and One Wheelchair
Imprints: The Evidence Our Lives Leave Behind
How to hire Justin Skeesuck & Patrick Gray
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Justin Skeesuck & Patrick Gray for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray's official speaking topics are listed below:
- I'll Push You: Do More Together
- Purpose: The Imprints we Leave on Others
- 2023 - Starred on the My Camino podcast
- 2019 - Published 'Imprints: The Evidence Our Lives Leave Behind'
- 2018 - Published 'I'll Push You: A Journey of 500 Miles, Two Best Friends, and One Wheelchair'
- 2016 - Founded Push Inc
- 2015 - Delivered the TEDx Talk '500-Miles, Two Best Friends & One Wheelchair'
- 2012 - Founded I'll Push You