Grad Before Blind/ Pass the Boards!

UPDATE: OCTOBER 31ST, 2017
Today Oct 31st, i just received word that i have passed my provincial liscensing exams and am now an RMT (well, a bit of paper work first).

I couldn’t have done it without all of your help, donations, positive thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so much for all being there for me during your own life challanges.

Xoxox

Patrick & Family


UPDATE: APRIL 19TH, 2017
Graduated! Thank you to everyone who has helped me out along the way. Now preparing for my provincial board examinations which begin August 30th. Lots to study but have time to prepare. Will be updating again soon. 

xoxo
Patrick



My name is Patrick, I am originally from Antigonish, NS now living in North Vancouver, BC. I'm 42 years old, married with an amazing, wild and funny little girl and I have Choroideremia.  

Choroideremia is a hereditary eye disease for men that causes retinal deterioration. There is no cure and results enevitably in blindness.

I had been working in hospitality since 1999 and loved it, but in the past 5 years the deterioration in my eyesight was getting to severe. I had to leave hospitality and found a desk-job with a software company. Although I loved that job, I was laid off and left at a loss for a way to support my family. 

After doing research on jobs for the blind and while I can still read, I have enrolled in school at VCMT to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).

As tuition, books and supplies are very high ($30,000 Canadian), coupled with no income now and no income while I attend school, I am looking into financial assistance in any way I can. At the suggestion of my family I started this gofundme. 

Any amount, even $1 is graciously appriciated. 

Thank you for your time and consideration and for sharing my story!

Patrick & family