Jami Marseilles

In a story of sheer endurance and survival, Jami Goldman-Marseilles emerged from an unthinkable 11 days, stranded in a car with a friend, during a terrible snowstorm in a desolate area of Northern Arizona. Finally rescued by snowmobilers, Jami lost both of her legs due to frostbite. Exercise was, much to her dismay, the key to her recovery. Slowly, Jami realized that exercise was also a key to her life and she eventually excelled in running sprints, and spent years on the US Paralympic Track and Field team. Distance running called, though, and in 2001 she became the only double amputee woman to complete a half marathon. Since then Jami has competed in The San Diego Triathlon Challenge 10 mile race 5 times and she has finished 6 1/2 marathons. On October 11, 2015 Jami became the first bi-lateral below knee woman amputee to finish the Chicago Marathon, and on April 18, 2016 she became the first bi-lateral below knee woman amputee to finish the Boston Marathon, she is a proud mom, wife, author, mentor and teacher, she resides with her family in Huntington Beach, CA. In 2016 Jami was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Today Jami continues living her life with positivity and knows that the power of Positive thinking can help get you through anything. In 2017 Jami founded her own Charity, Jami Marseilles Warriors With Hope to help Cancer Survivors and Amputees with Financial Grants, Mentorship, Guidance and Education.. Jami loves to share her story and help make a difference in the lives of others, showing everyone that no matter what obstacles you face in life you should always look at the glass half full not half empty..You are your only limit!