Skip Wilkins
Build a Dream and The Dream Will Build You
As a young man, Skip Wilkins was on top of the world! He had over 20 football / track scholarship offers, friends, girls, and a great family. However, three days after his high school graduation, all his dreams were shattered! While water skiing, he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed, never to walk again. This tragedy marked the end of his life as a promising college and professional athlete -- and marked the beginning of his life as a quadriplegic. Many of us would have stopped dreaming but Skip never did. With family, faith and hard work, Skip rebuilt The Dream. He has a degree in psychology, a strong and rewarding marriage and thriving businesses. He is a respected author and international speaker. He holds gold medals in international athletic competition. He's been honored by cities, states, and nations and has had honorary doctorates conferred upon him. He has had private audiences with Former Presidents Reagan and Bush, Vice President Quayle and First Lady Barbara Bush. And when he takes some time to slow his pace, he's a pretty good fisherman! Every day Skip Wilkins appreciates and does the most with what he has. His accomplishments include: 15-Time selection to the U.S. Wheelchair Team 10-Time National Table Tennis Champion World Champion, Shot Put National Wheelchair Athlete of the Year Hall of Fame Inductee Build the Dream -- And the Dream Will Build You (youth, adults) Skip Wilkin's message is simple, yet profound and powerful. It's a message about how we can do the most with what we have -- shared with eloquence, humor, candor, and practical ideas. With his contagious attitude of victory, Skip challenges his audiences to grasp the concept that "doing your best is a lifetime job" -- not tomorrow, not next week, but now. Whether Skip is speaking to teenagers, teachers, school administrators, or parents, each program is empowering, unforgettable, challenging to all -- and customized to fit your needs.
As a young man, Skip Wilkins was on top of the world! He had over 20 football / track scholarship offers, friends, girls, and a great family. However, three days after his high school graduation, all his dreams were shattered! While water skiing, he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed, never to walk again. This tragedy marked the end of his life as a promising college and professional athlete -- and marked the beginning of his life as a quadriplegic. Many of us would have stopped dreaming but Skip never did. With family, faith and hard work, Skip rebuilt The Dream. He has a degree in psychology, a strong and rewarding marriage and thriving businesses. He is a respected author and international speaker. He holds gold medals in international athletic competition. He's been honored by cities, states, and nations and has had honorary doctorates conferred upon him. He has had private audiences with Former Presidents Reagan and Bush, Vice President Quayle and First Lady Barbara Bush. And when he takes some time to slow his pace, he's a pretty good fisherman! Every day Skip Wilkins appreciates and does the most with what he has. His accomplishments include: 15-Time selection to the U.S. Wheelchair Team 10-Time National Table Tennis Champion World Champion, Shot Put National Wheelchair Athlete of the Year Hall of Fame Inductee Build the Dream -- And the Dream Will Build You (youth, adults) Skip Wilkin's message is simple, yet profound and powerful. It's a message about how we can do the most with what we have -- shared with eloquence, humor, candor, and practical ideas. With his contagious attitude of victory, Skip challenges his audiences to grasp the concept that "doing your best is a lifetime job" -- not tomorrow, not next week, but now. Whether Skip is speaking to teenagers, teachers, school administrators, or parents, each program is empowering, unforgettable, challenging to all -- and customized to fit your needs.
2010