Judy Siegle

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She was a high school basketball star with a promising college future. But in a split second, her life changed forever. Her dream of playing college basketball was shattered when a drunk driver sped through a stop sign near her hometown of Pelican Rapids, MN. The car crash left her with a broken neck. At 18, she faced life in a wheelchair. But that’s not the end of the story.  

Today, Judy Siegle (pronounced SIG-lee) holds records as one of the elite wheelchair racers in the world. She was a member of the US team in the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. She won two gold medals in the Mexico City PanAm Games in 1999. Siegle holds national records in the 400, 800, 1500 and 5000-meter events for quadriplegic women, and was named 2000 Female Athlete of the Year by USA Wheelchair Track and Field. Her energy and zest for life have touched many.  

Judy Siegle is employed with MeritCare Health System in Fargo, ND. She has shared her extraordinary message of inspiration, courage, and hope with regional, national and international audiences, including the Hour of Power and 100 Huntley Street.   Her story has been told in a variety of news media, including a feature article on the cover of BOND magazine and The Lutheran. Judy is a member of the National Speakers Association.  She is author of the book, “Living without Limits: 10 keys to Unlocking the Champion in You.”

Areas of Expertise: 

Women

Motivation

Athletics

Leadership

Target Audience: 

Women’s Ministry Events, Women’s Retreats, Christian Schools and Youth Groups

Top 3 reasons to have Judy Siegle as your next speaker:

Judy's strong faith in God gives her the ability to overcome obstacles and live a full and productive life.

Judy speaks from experience -- her life is a role model for living life without limits.
 

Judy gives practical tools and strategies on how to live victoriously with faith in God, even when life might be very different than one had expected.

Fee: 

Keynote:   $1250
Half Day:  $1500
Full Day or Retreat Weekend:  $2000

Judy's Most Requested Programs:

Living Without Limits
Living without limits is a mindset and an attitude. It is about being the best you can be. We all have limitations of various sorts. However, so often we limit ourselves with our attitudes and choices. Judy’s strong faith in God and attitude of Living without Limits has helped her to live fully and love life. It will challenge you to do the same.

The Greatest Adventure
Sometimes life unfolds differently than hoped for or expected. Sometimes the way is unclear or is fraught with heartache and pain that is hard to understand. Judy shares how her striving for independence as a quadriplegic actually brought her to dependence on God. "It has been an adventure like no other, truly the greatest adventure”.

Jars Of Clay In The Master's Hand
In times of particular challenge, transition or change, we are but jars of clay in the Master’s hand. Judy shares her story of perseverance, courage and hope as she is shaped and fashioned for purposes far beyond what she can imagine.

Testimonials

"The times in which we live cry out for role models of inspiration. With grace and character, courage and a deep faith in God, Judy provides hope and help to thousands who hear her story."  - Joni Eareckson Tada  Joni and Friends Ministry  Agoura Hills, CA

“Judy shares her approach to life that has led to Olympic level athletic success, international ministry, professional opportunities beyond her wildest imagination and a deep faith that makes her life without limits possible.”  - Dr. Robert A. Schuller  Crystal Cathedral Ministries  Garden Grove, CA

"Judy Siegle is a woman of great faith, character and talent. Her message is always delivered from the depths of her soul and always in the strong light of her personal experiences. Her presentation is an experience never to be missed."   - Rev. Ernie Mancini   Concordia College  Moorhead, MN

“ Judy connected with the audience. They laughed, they cried, they gave her a standing ovation.”
- Chris Hillesheim, Women’s Ministry Coordinator  Peace Lutheran Church  Chicago, Illinois

“Words such as captivating, excellent, engaging, relational, friendly, impressive, perfect… they all describe Judy. She’s a capable of addressing any group.  - Vern Bennett  Valley Christian leadership  Fargo, North Dakota