Andrew's Story
An inspiring and motivational speaker with a remarkable journey.
Patto’s life took a challenging turn when he was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. This condition meant that he was reliant on a wheelchair and faced a huge life adjustment.
Dreams
After playing cricket at a professional level and representing his country, Patto transitioned into a successful and much-loved schoolteacher. He was a huge part of the school’s physical education department and used his bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and master’s degree in journalism to develop students and support them to achieve their dreams.
Intensive
Refusing to accept the wheelchair bound prognosis, he found a groundbreaking operation that allowed him to defy the odds. He flew to the US to have two-thirds of the nerves in his spine severed and complete intensive rehabilitation.
Determination
Through sheer determination, Patto recently accomplished a significant milestone: completing a 5km walk in just under nine hours. His story is a powerful testament to perseverance, adapting to life’s challenges, and never giving up. It highlights the vital importance of resilience—a lesson Patto has embraced and now shares with others.
Passion
Patto believes passionately that resilience is a skill anyone can develop. His talks at schools, colleges, universities, and businesses, not only inspire but also empower participants to cultivate their own resilience.
Making headlines along the way...
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