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Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray

Two best friends, Justin and Patrick, one pushing the other 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain
  • Bestselling authors
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$30,000 - $50,000
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Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
Book Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
Speaker Fee: $30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire

Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray Speaker Biography

Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray are with a unique friendship that spans over 47 years. Despite the many challenges of a progressive neuromuscular disease robbing Justin of the use of his arms and legs, the two seek to live life without reservation.

Their friendship has taken them on many adventures together; most notably their 500-mile wheelchair journey across the vast terrain of northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago.

What began as an impossible journey between two best friends evolved into one of the most powerful representations of what humanity can accomplish when we come together. Through the help of friends and strangers alike, Justin and Patrick accomplished what many said couldn’t be done.

As best-selling authors and highly sought-after keynote speakers, Justin and Patrick use their experiences and adventures as backdrops to which they explore concepts such as leadership, teamwork, relationship, and the power of the human collective.

They have been featured on many news media outlets spanning across the globe reaching over 600 million homes including The Today Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, “Harry” with Harry Connick Jr., New York Times, and TEDx.

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OFFICIAL TRAILER: I’ll Push You: A Camino Journey of 500 Miles, Two Best Friends, And One Wheelchair
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500 miles, Two Best Friends, and One Wheelchair | Justin Skeesuck & Patrick Gray | TEDxBoise
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Speech Topics

Using humor, heartfelt storytelling, and our incredible 500-mile journey through Spain, Justin and Patrick inspire your conference attendees and employees to move beyond the limitations they believe they possess and engage each person in a conversation about how we all can achieve more, together.

Justin and Patrick use their experiences and adventures as backdrops to which they explore concepts such as leadership, teamwork, relationship, and the power of the human collective.

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We had Justin and Patrick share their I’ll Push You story at our Global Sales Meeting in January of 2018. Justin and Patrick’s story is one of compassion, humility and patience. Our team was completely captivated during their talk. In a room of nearly 900 people, you could hear a pin drop. Their relationship is one I admire and think back on often. One of the key takeaways that my colleagues and I still reference that Justin relayed was that ah ha moment when he realized that “When you deny someone the opportunity to help you, you deny them the joy in life!”

Sr. Event Manager, Illumina

We loved Justin and Patrick as speakers for Nazarene Youth Conference 2019. The guys were incredible to work with leading up to, during, and after the event — authentic, funny, and passionate. Their story and presence (both live and digital) captivated our conference attendees, challenging students and leaders with the message “to love God is to love others” in a profound way, and culminated in a standing ovation response from the audience of 9000. I highly recommend Justin and Patrick as a unique and heartfelt speaker duo whose lives match their message.

Regional Youth Coordinator Nazarene Youth International

“If you’re looking for an inspirational message about friendship, commitment, overcoming
challenges, or the power of community, then I urge you to hire Justin and
Patrick for your next speaking event! They will deliver, your attendees will be inspired,
and you will look like a genius for deciding to share with your company,
members, or conference attendees a life-changing adventure.”

Director, Organizational Effectiveness at St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho

“Justin and Patrick’s story is an emotional roller coaster, told in an authentic style. I
found myself laughing and crying right alongside them as they shared their incredible
journey of friendship, faith and perseverance. Their many “life messages” gave
me a new perspective on how I will approach the business that I lead as well as the
relationships in my life. I left feeling inspired and energized!”

President, RSD North America & Emerging Markets Thermo Fisher Scientific

“My Thesaurus does not contain enough superlative words to describe the exceptional
keynote presentation that Justin and Patrick offered. The most common review
was simply ‘inspirational’. Some people define relationships by tallying socalled
friends on social media, but Justin and Patrick characterize – and live by – the
true, traditional meaning of friendship. You must hear their remarkable story.”

CEO, MUSE International

“We engaged with Justin and Patrick to share their story of friendship to almost
3000 caregivers in 11 different sessions at our hospital. Their style of narrating
their 500-mile journey on the Camino de Santiago brought laughter and tears to
our audiences. Our employees really connected with their individual challenges of
being the caregiver and the one who receives care. It renewed and inspired everyone
to remember the importance of their role and how they make a difference
every day!”

Director, Patient Experience at St. Joseph Health, Orange CA