Tokyo Marathon ·
ONE LEG. TWO STARS.
Tokyo World Major Marathon is next.
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In November 2020, I lost my right leg below the knee after being hit by a car. At 35, I had to learn to walk again.
Two years later, I flew to Bhutan and hiked 250 miles across the Trans Bhutan Trail and twelve mountain passes. I became the first American and the first below-knee amputee to complete the trail.
Three years after that, I finished the Chicago Marathon in 4 hours, 17 minutes and 17 seconds. It wasn’t a perfect race.
Now I’m working toward the Tokyo Marathon on March 7, 2027, and I’m asking for your help getting to the starting line.
I’m raising $5,500 to help cover the travel and race expenses for my second Abbott World Marathon Major.
Chicago Marathon 2025
Chicago Marathon · 2025
Chicago wasn’t a smooth race. I had to stop several times to deal with my prosthetic. Those stops cost me time, but each time I got moving again.
Official finish · Chicago Marathon 2025
Crossing that finish line earned me my first star toward the Six Star Medal.
- TokyoNext
- Boston
- London
- Berlin
- Chicago4:17:17 finish, star earned
- New York
TOKYO IS
UP NEXT.
I’ve put in the work to get this far.
Since my amputation, I’ve raced paratriathlons across the country, reached state championship podiums, and competed at nationals. Through Dare2tri, I’ve learned from teammates, coaches, and mentors who keep challenging me to see what I can do next.
I’ve put in the work to get this far, with people beside me along the way. Getting to Japan is another step where support can make a real difference.
THE RECEIPTS.
Here’s the planned budget for getting from the Bay Area to Tokyo and through race week:
- Airfare$1,500
- Lodging$1,200
- Transportation$400
- Food/Nutrition$500
- Equipment and baggage$500
- Insurance$150
- Race-week expenses$250
- Contingency for unexpected costs$1,000
Traveling internationally with a prosthetic leg and racing equipment takes planning. Your donation will help cover the practical costs of making this race possible.
$20. $50. $100.
If you can give $20, $50, $100, or any amount that works for you, I’d be grateful. If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with someone who might connect with my story is another way to help.
Donations are made on GoFundMe
I’ll share updates as travel is booked, along with training progress and a race recap, so you can follow the journey you’re helping support.
I’ll bring the training, the determination, and everything Bhutan, Chicago and ParaTriathlon have taught me. Your support will help me bring that work to Tokyo.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Patrick
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A SEPARATE WAY TO GIVE.
This GoFundMe supports my personal travel and race expenses. You can also support adaptive sport programs through a separate gift directly to Dare2tri. Gifts through that link go to the organization.
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