David Patchell-Evans

David Patchell-Evans, known as ‘Patch’, is the founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness, with 375 clubs and 1.3 million members across Canada. Patch’s unwavering purpose is “to give all Canadians the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life.” When his three-year old daughter, Kilee, was diagnosed with autism, Patch worked tirelessly to help other families find answers. He served as President of Autism Canada.

Patch’s GoodLife Kids Foundation introduced physical activity grants for children with special needs. He co-founded with Dr. Derrick MacFabe at Western University, the Kilee Patchell Evans Autism Research Group. The group was recognized by NSERC as one of the Top 50 Scientific Discoveries in Canada and in 2017 will present at the Nobel Forum, Stockholm. In 2007, Patch’s received the Canadian Medical Association Medal of Honour. Patch has pledged $5Million to the PAFN to help build the GoodLife Fitness Autism Family Hub in Richmond, B.C.