Patrick M
Patrick, birthdate April 18, 2012
Patrick was brought to Sonrise in 2015 by an elderly woman and a man on a boda boda (motorcycle taxi). Patrick bore a striking resemblance to the man, but he was quick to deny being the father. Both adults were clearly desperate to leave the boy behind, and it broke our hearts to see how eager they were to abandon him.
We offered to support the woman in caring for Patrick, but she firmly refused—she simply wanted to be free of him. When Patrick arrived, he was suffering from a painful infestation of jiggers in his feet. Our team gently removed them, and with proper care, he made a full recovery. From that moment on, we committed to giving him the love, safety, and support he truly deserves.
Patrick transitioned to the Children’s Home around the age of three, and since then, he’s grown into a joyful and energetic young boy. He has a passion for running and soccer—and if eating were a sport, he’d say it’s his favorite! Though not a fan of chores (he's learning!), he does well in school and enjoys reading in his quiet moments. Patrick’s journey is a testament to the power of love, healing, and second chances.