meals for the hungry—men and women
who look each person they encounter
in the eyes as they come through
the line, asking them their name and
thanking them for coming to dinner.
So many communities have everyday
heroes who step up and press in, men
and women who see people, but few
communities have enough of them.
Ask yourself, “Am I one of them?”
Justin Skeesuck
and Patrick Gray
Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck have been
blessed with a unique friendship that spans
more than forty 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
reservations. Their friendship has taken them
on many adventures together, most notably
their 500-mile wheelchair journey across the
vast terrain of northern Spain known as “I’ll
Push You.”
As bestselling authors and highly sought-
after keynote speakers, Justin and Patrick
use their life and work experiences and their
adventures as the backdrop against which
they explore concepts such as leadership,
teamwork, relationships, and the power of
human connection.
In 2017 they released their bestselling book, titled I’ll Push You, a memoir of their friendship
and their 500-mile wheelchair journey through Spain. The two friends are also the subjects
of an award-winning documentary by the same title.
In April of 2018, they released their children’s book, The Push, written by Patrick and co-
illustrated by Justin.
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