Jim Siegfried grew up in a small farming community in central Illinois where he had the opportunity to participate in the sports he loved--baseball, football, and basketball. He went on to play basketball at MacMurray College where he graduated with a degree in Business Economics. After a short coaching career, he entered the business world as a financial consultant with Smith Barney. Using the same work ethic that made him a successful athlete and coach, Jim quickly rose through the ranks of the investment industry maintaining a spot in at least the top ten percent of the company's producers from the first to the thirtieth year of his career.

In 2004 because of his illness, Jim reluctantly resigned his position as Senior Vice President at Smith Barney. His As a cancer survivor, he uses the time God has given him to minister to others with catastrophic diseases, mentor young athletes, and speak where God leads him. Currently he serves as chairman of the local board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, volunteers as a basketball coach when his health permits, and facilitates the support group that he and his wife founded in 2003.

Jim is a dynamic inspirational speaker addressing the topics of f.a.i.t.H—facing an illness through Him, building character through sports, and overcoming adversity.

Speaking topics for Jim include, but are not limited to:

• Facing an Illness through HIM
• Life Lessons from the Field and Court (Character building in sports)

• Living Significantly in the Face of Death (Finding your purpose before it's too late)
• The Power of Persistence (The quality necessary for success in life and how to get it)
• Following the Shepherd in a Den of Wall Street Wolves (Maintaining Christian principles in the business world)

 
 
Cyndi is a grandmother turned author who is proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Her book "Cancer Journey: A Caregiver's View from the Passenger Seat" is available now for presale (www.caregivercancerjourney.com). She has contributed stories to Moments of Grace (Editor Linda Gilden) and Chicken Soup for the Soul—Cancer Stories both available on Amazon.com. She has published articles in Nostalgia Magazine, Today’s Christian, In Touch, Significant Living, and HopeKeepers.

She is available for speaking to women's groups and clubs, retreats, conferences, church events, writers groups, and book clubs.

Speaking topics for Cynthia include, but are not limited to:

• The View from the Passenger Seat--the struggles and triumphs encountered in caring for a loved one with a serious illness
• Living with the Giant--how to cope with the stress and uncertainty of a serious illness
• Chopping Down the Beanstalk--conquering your fears and finding joy in your circumstances
• Grandma Learns to Tap Dance--expanding your horizons, learning to step out in faith and claim all that God has in store for you.

Jim and Cynthia love to speak to couples groups. Some of their topics:

• Facing Cancer Together

• Two Views--Same Journey

• Facing an Illness through HIM

. I Say Potato, You Say Potahto--how two very different people can live happily ever after

 
Jim and Cyndi live in Germantown, Tennessee. They have three daughters and sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, and a very fat cat.
 
For more information about their schedules and speaking topics, e-mail or call: 901-755-7968; cynthia@caregivercancerjourney.com; jamesdsiegfried@aol.com