He maintains a two-hour daily workout regimen to prevent atrophy. At nights and on weekends, he gives hope to others in wheelchairs by visiting hospitals and rehab centers. He uses his athletic endeavors to raise money for a number of worthwhile charitable concerns.
Pat is also the founder of Adventures On Wheels a non-profit, 501-C3 philanthropic organization established in 2006. Its mission is "We facilitate the dreams of children afflicted with paralysis by improving and enriching quality of life. Adventures on Wheels rewards children with a moment of adventure to carry forward as education and motivation for life’s future endeavors.
He is co-founder of the NextSteps Foundation - - a non-profit, 501-C3 philanthropic organization, established in 1996. Its mission is to help in the fight for the prevention, treatment and cure of paralysis and to improve the quality of life for those living with this debilitating condition. NextSteps Slogan: "Racing To Cure Paralysis."
He's living proof that if you want something done, give it to someone who's busy. He is currently employed as the Community Liaison for the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury located at Kennedy Krieger Institute an affiliate of John’s Hopkins.
Adventures empower each child to experience one of their fantasies by providing them with an inspirational moment of freedom from the boundaries of their wheels”.