First Person with Spastic Cerebral Palsy to Compete in the Chicago Marathon; Motivational Speaker, Disability Advocate & Mindset Coach

Chicago, IL, USA
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Jeff Hobbs Biography

Jeff Hobbs works is a motivational speaker who shares his inspirational story across the country.

Born with cerebral palsy and a love of sports, Hobbs grew up dreaming of becoming an athlete. Due to countless rejections, including those from his own family and a “no cut” football team, he spent much of his youth on the sidelines. Ever persistent, Hobbs ultimately earned his chance to compete; since then he has been shattering stereotypes and breaking down barriers! He is the first person with quadriplegia to compete in the Chicago Marathon, which was documented in "GUTS: The Jeff Hobbs Story," as filmed by Comcast SportsNet Chicago.

As a motivational speaker, Hobbs teaches us to embrace struggles, conquer obstacles, and grow our mentality. He knows from experience that focusing on weaknesses can only lead to the loss of possibilities and hope. His solution is to focus on identifying strengths in ourselves and others. He is an eternal optimist, never wavering on what can be accomplished.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/06/2025.

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Jeff Hobbs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Hobbs for your event is available upon request. Jeff Hobbs generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tyler Farnham, Heath Calhoun, Amy Purdy, John Register and Jaco van Gass. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Hobbs for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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