Nicaragua, where Patrick Bolanos was born and raised, is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, right behind Haiti. He’s lived in the U.S. for some time now, but whenever Patrick returns — as he did recently, with his 15-year-old daughter in tow — he’s reminded of the way his native country’s extreme poverty “hits you every single time.” Patrick was back in Nicaragua to meet the parents of children he supports through his Working for A Dream Baseball Academy. 

“My goal in life was to make an impact, especially in the life of Nicaraguan boys and children that play baseball,” he says. “My ultimate dream was to play baseball. So that's why I support a baseball academy, and by support, I mean economically and financially. I made it a mission to help this academy so that we can give kids the opportunity to sign with Major League Baseball.”

In this special solo episode of the Working For a Dream Podcast, Patrick talks about the impact he’s been able to help make through the academy and the importance of perspective.

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

• What Patrick’s takeaways are from his recent return to Nicaragua
• The type of support he’s been able to offer Nicaraguan families
• Why baseball gives kids a unique opportunity to access a better-resourced life
• And much more!

 

Favorite Quote:

 

“I invite everybody that's listening to find something that you're passionate about. Find something that you can do to get out there and create some perspective in your life. It helps build that gratitude muscle.”

— Patrick Bolanos

 

How to Get Involved:

 

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