“Patrick was a wonderful asset to the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of Holmes County. Patrick is capable of mixing anecdotes, stories about real incidents and people, with dancing to create an environment that mixes entertainment and education. Even weeks after Patrick Perez’s visit to our schools, his presentation and interaction with our youth continues to inspire students to make healthy choices and follow their dreams.“
Chris Lauen
Tobacco Prevention Specialist
Bonifay|FL
“My family & I enjoyed a wonderful inspiration presentation & dance performance by Patrick Perez tonight. Great personality! Thank you Patrick for delivering so many positive messages while adding such a wonderful performance! The kids had soooo much fun dancing & learning new hip hop moves! Really appreciate your travel to VT & your insight on motivating children to become all they can be!“
Parent|VT Community Drug Coalition
“ I attend Ranum Middle School, I wanna say thanks for talking to us today! You’re an amazing dancer!!! Just today some of my friends took your advice like when you said “You see someone getting bullied, go up to them and wrap your arm around them and walk away with them.” My friends actually did that for me while the others just stood there while I was getting verbally abused by some girls who didn’t like me or whatever, but that just helped me realize the people who I should keep in my life and the ones who’d rather see me get my butt kicked. (: Thanks again. “
Middle School Student|CO
“Since it was decided that you would be the choice to deliver our keynote address at our Fall training myself and the other state officers have been overwhelmed with excitement about the message you would deliver and trust me we were not disappointed.“
Brittany Sherman|Virginia FCCLA 1st VP
“Hey man, when you came to my school I was the one that stood up and said I smoke to relax. Well, when I got home I thought about it. I really don’t know why I smoke because there are plenty of other ways to relax. I have also been known to hit [marijuana] one or two times, but I am losing someone I really care bout cause of it. You helped open my eyes man and I’m very thankful… so thankful. “
High School Student|FL Holmes County Tobacco Prevention
“Hey, I enjoyed this weekend! You got me thinking about going to college now after I graduate in May!“/// “Man, you were so awesome at our FCCLA convention. You got everyone pumped and excited about their dream. It was a blast!”/// “I was at the Oklahoma State FCCLA Convention. Your performance is like nothing else I have ever seen.”
Student Leaders|OK FCCLA State Conference
” As a professional school social worker, it is a relief knowing people like Patrick still exist and believe in a better future for our youth!“
Social Worker|TX
Migrant Education Program
“Kids judge themselves upon what others look like; you had a lot to say about [not caring what others think and] just be yourself.“
-Student|CO
STARS National Conference
“Patrick’s presentation was fresh,energetic and very effective. His message directly applied to the lives of the students in attendance.“
-Program Director|ID
Hispanic Youth Symposium
“Because of you I actually understand to not give up on life and ‘keep on dancing.’ “
Student| MA
Teen Empowerment Summit
“Super energetic and inspirational. I thank God that you came, you are such an admirable man and super cool role model!“
High School Student| AZ
Howenstein High School
“I loved it! Please come back again! I now know how to accomplish my goals without people getting in the way. THANK YOU!“
High School Student|TX
Anderson High School
“The presentation was both educational and inspirational. Perfect focus on leadership and making a difference.“
Student|TX
University of Texas at El Paso NODA Conference
“It was fantastic! The message was great! Too many kids now don’t receive the positive encouragement they deserve and need in order to achieve their dreams. [Patrick] developed great rapport with the students.“
Teacher|ID
Firth Middle/High School
“I am here to say what many other people have told you time after time, keep on doing what you are doing because you are an awesome inspiration. Thanks!“
Student|TX
Paso Del Norte Rehabilitation Center
“Thank you so much Patrick! We loved having you here at Upper Merion, and we feel your message is so effective and important! Keep on dancing!!!!!“
Counselor|PA
Upper Merion