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Patrick Hutchinson is a personal trainer, martial arts enthusiast and activist from south east London. On 13th June 2020, Patrick was compelled to intervene in an incident which would subsequently change the course of his life and inspire many in the world.

The image of Patrick rescuing the Anti-BLM protester from serious harm during largely peaceful BLM protests in London went viral. His actions also helped save the BLM protest from being overtaken by negative press and provided many with a sense of hope.

In a matter of hours following the publication by Reuters of the images of Patrick carrying the counter-protester to safety, the likes of CNN, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Sun, ITV news, BBC news, Channel 4 news and Channel 5 started contacting Patrick for interviews and Patrick has become a public figure, his input and wisdom sought out by broadcasters, journalists, charities, schools and many more.

He has since featured in magazines such as GQ and Vogue, as well as the front cover of Men’s Health magazine. GQ also nominated him a GQ hero and awarded him with their ‘Men of the year - Humanitarian award’.

Patrick is now seen as a beacon of hope, an advocate for change, diversity, inclusion and unity the world over. He regularly appears on television, telling his story and speaking with wisdom about the ongoing issues surrounding racism.