Patrick's Wish
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Patrick's Wish

This is the true story of Patrick’s wish





Lyanne’s older brother Patrick was full of life and fun, a friend as well as a brother. When she was old enough to understand, Patrick told her that he was sick. He was HIV positive, which meant he had a virus in his blood that one day would turn into a disease called AIDS, which was even more serious.






Lyanne knew that Patrick’s sickness meant that he needed his family and friends more than ever. But what Patrick showed her and everyone else around him was that he had so much to give. He had a wish for the world, and while he was alive he worked hard to make it happen.






Patrick knew that there are many other people in the world like him. His wish was that we should all learn about HIV and AIDS, and that one day we would find a cure. Let’s make Patrick’s wish come true.

About the Author

Karen Mitchell

Karen Mitchell is the mother of two beautiful daughters and is the baby of nine children. Her Mother Alice created the love of story telling in her by sharing classic stories each evening around the dinner table. She has published 7 books for young readers and is an elementary school principal. Even though she never met Patrick Fortin she views him as one of bravest men she has ever heard about. Patrick is her role model for believing that wishes can come true.

Rebecca Upjohn

Rebecca Upjohn has worked as an architectural photographer, sheep farmhand, bookstore helper, and more recently a writer and film producer for an independent short film for children called The Go Cart. Rebecca lives in Toronto with her husband, Don and their two sons, Harris and Emmett. Harris’ reaction to a homeless man asleep on a downtown sidewalk when he was four inspired Lily and the Paper Man, Rebecca’s first book.

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Rebecca Upjohn is available for school and library visits.

About the Corporation

Patrick 4 Life

Patrick4Life is a not-for-profit organization founded by Patrick’s family to continue his goal of raising HIV/AIDS awareness in schools. Find out more at www.patrick4life.org

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Book Info

ISBN: 978-1-897187-70-8
24 Pages
Ages 7 to 10
8.5" x 8.5"
Paperback
$7.95 CAD
March 15, 2010