Grief is a process, and it's a challenging feat when it's your past life in the rear view mirror. After a near-tragic car accident left former college basketball star Patric Young paralyzed from the waist down, he had to say goodbye to his old life. Today, he challenges and encourages his audiences to find the balance in remembering the life that got them to where they are today, as they leave behind the ego that pushes them towards trying to get there again. There is beauty in new, and Young is embracing his.

Traumatic injuries and events in life can leave you feeling isolated, depressed and alone. Former college basketball star Patric Young knows this too well, after becoming paralyzed from the waist down due to a near-tragic car accident that changed his life forever. Today, he relies on his roots as an athlete, and reminds audiences that the strongest individuals don't lose sight of the team around them of loved ones and professionals who help bring victory to recovery. Family, friends, doctors, nurses, therapists, strangers - all with the same vision in mind for success. Everyone plays a role in recovery. It truly is a team sport.

Preparing for a hurricane in Florida is something Patric Young has known how to do since he was a kid. But when COVID hit, he and his family decided to use the same methods of response. Control what you can, embrace the storm, and know that there is an aftermath to look towards.

This talk is a simple love letter to healthcare workers who need a reminder of why they do what they do. Patric Young shares his reflections with audiences on his time in the hospital, rehab, and therapy after a near-tragic car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. He pulls memories and stories from those closest to him, including his mother, as he thanks nurses and doctors that make our world a better place. Without them, there is no chance he makes it to his next step in his journey.