Image via Wikipedia Patrick Henry Hughes was born blind and without the ability to fully straighten his arms and legs, making him unable to walk. Additionally, two steel rods were surgically attached to Patrick’s spine to correct scoliosis.
Despite the overwhelming circumstances, Patrick has overcome his physical issues to excel as a musician and student. He is usually a straight ‘A’ student, having received only 5 ‘B’s’ since 6th grade up to and including his sophomore year of college.
Patrick started playing the piano at the age of only nine months. He also plays the trumpet and sings. He even participates in the University of Louisville School of Music Marching and Pep Bands with the aid of his father, Patrick John Hughes, who tirelessly maneuvers his wheel chair through the formations
with the other 220+ members of the Cardinal Marching Band.
A virtuoso pianist, vocalist and trumpet player, Patrick has won or finished very high in numerous competitions, as well as winning awards acknowledging the circumstances he has overcome to achieve these heights.
Patrick Henry Hughes has a book, I Am Potential, coming out on October 20, 2008.
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