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- ↑ Hayes, Erin (2006-11-10). "Blind, Wheelchair-Bound Student Doesn't Fail to Inspire". World News Tonight. ABC News.
- ↑ Fenton, Angie (2007-11-08). "Louisville family's home gets a mega-makeover". Louisville Courier-Journal .
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- ↑ "I Am Potential Home Page" . Retrieved August 27, 2016.
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- ↑ Thornton, Matthew (2008-03-31). "Dutton Wins Recall". Publishers Weekly .
Da Capo Lifelong senior editor Katie McHugh won an auction for I Am Potential, by Patrick Henry Hughes and his father, Patrick John Hughes . . . the pair, with co-writer Bryant Stamford, will share Patrick Henry's story of overcoming blindness and disability to achieve musical success, along with his lessons for living with faith.
- ↑ Kaufman, Michelle (2006-12-31). "Disabled trumpeter, dad steal the show". Miami Herald.
