Inspiring Afternoon with Disability Cricket
It was a privilege to spend Saturday with the incredible Disability Cricket community, delivering a talk on resilience and having
July 25, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was a privilege to spend Saturday with the incredible Disability Cricket community, delivering a talk on resilience and having
It was an honour to be invited to speak at De Stafford School’s Academic Awards Evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements
It was a genuine privilege to spend time with the exceptional staff at Fairley House in London, delivering a keynote