[1] Patch began studying at the University of Western Ontario in 1973, where he would start a small snow plowing business to fund his tuition.

[1] Two weeks after beginning his university studies, Patch was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that caused multiple injuries to his upper body.

As of 2023, the program is also offered in person at Janus Academy in Calgary, Alberta, and more recently at high schools in Brampton and Mississauga, Ontario, with plans to introduce in-person options at GoodLife Fitness Clubs.

[10] Patch has donated more than $11 million to autism research leading to important strides and collaborations, most notably with the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

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