Siskin Hospital’s

Possibilities Luncheon

March 12, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

Life-long athlete, combat army veteran and nine-time gold medalist in the Armed Services Competition, John Register was no stranger to facing fear head-on. Qualifying for the Olympic trials in 1988 and again in 1992, he seemed destined to compete as a member of the 1996 Olympic Team. That all changed on May 17, 1994, when a training misstep altered the course of his life completely.

A faulty hurdle landing hyper-extended John’s left knee, resulting in a severed popliteal artery. Just seven days later, after multiple attempts to repair the damage, John was faced with an impossible decision: keep his leg and be wheelchair bound or amputate and use a prosthetic. With the support of his wife and his Christian faith, he chose amputation and began his rehabilitation journey, while still fearful of what his life would be after his injury.

Returning to his roots, John began using sports in his journey to recovery. During a swim session with a personal coach, John became inspired to compete again. With just 18 months of rehabilitation and training, John qualified and made the 1996 Paralympic Team. Inspired by his fellow Paralympic athletes and wanting to overcome his fear, John began on his next goal – competing in track and field at the 2000 Paralympic Games. He not only competed, but won the Silver medal and set the American long jump record.

Since his injury, John’s exceptional story of courage and overcoming fear has touched the lives of thousands. Serving as an inspirational speaker, he helps his audiences on the journey from fear to freedom.

100% of our Possibilities proceeds goes directly to the Scholarship Fund which allows men and women who are uninsured receive the care they desperately need. As a local nonprofit, Siskin Hospital will always fight for those in our community who deserve the best care possible. Thank you for joining us in being a community of Caring People. Changing Lives.®

Presenting Sponsor

Presenting Speaker Sponsor

Portrait of Courage Sponsors

Robert & Pris Siskin

Promise of Hope Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Crystal Sponsors

Bill & Kathy Wilder

David Binder

Owen Allen & Mary Jane Levine

Patron Sponsors

Allen McCallie

Alston & Bird

Astec

Calvary Chapel

Chattanooga State

Coco-Cola

Daniel & Rebecca Siskin

Delta Dental

Derrill Pitts

Earthscapes

Garry & Bobby Chazen

Grant Interiors

HHM Wealth Advisors

JDH Company

Jeff & Cindy Messinger

Jonathan & Wendy Siskin

Keith & Julia Sanford

Matt & Sarah Gibson

McGriff Insurance

Mike Doubleday

Nabco Electric Company

Nancy Jolley

Patten & Patten

Service Electric Co.

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