"Things don't go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all that you were intended to be."
Charles “Tremendous” Jones
Speaking Engagements
In addition to his story having been extensively covered in the media, Patrick's mission is to spread his message of hope, strong will, and perseverance by speaking in public.
A popular and powerful motivational speaker, Rummerfield travels nationwide to share his amazing story and to encourage others to set goals and to Never Give Up.
Rummerfield is well aware that his life has been blessed. "Whenever I meet someone in a wheelchair" he notes, "I make a point of letting them know that there truly is nothing special about me. I am no more deserving of a miracle than anyone else."
His speaking engagements are known for inspiring and engaging everyone, and for delivering a message of hope, personal will, and focus in the face of adversities.
Patrick dedicates much of his speaking engagement time in helping organizations and groups fundraising. His opening remarks often make the difference between a good fundraising event and an incredibly successful one.
Below is an excerpt of Pat's past speaking engagements. For a complete list, click here.
Guest Speaker, Consolation Energy Safety Meeting
Guest Speaker, ADRL/National Guard, Young program Huston, TX
Guest Speaker, United States Air Force, Macon, GA
Key Note Speaker, Methodist Church
Guest Speaker, Rutgers University, Spinal Cord Injury, Care Cure Program
Books and Beyond Awards Speaker
Key Note Speaker, USO/US Armed Forces, Ramstein, Germany
Key Note Speaker. Ability Awareness Day, Wentville, MO
Key Note Speaker, Seattle Seahawks/MR Pattison Foundation CEO Lunching
Key Note Speaker, Rotary Club, Baltimore, MD
National Auto Mechanic Show, L.A. California
Expo at Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix
To contact Patrick about a speaking engagement, click here
