His was and is a story of courage, faith, love, and hope. On February 15th, 2003 as a result of a snowmobile accident, Michael endured a traumatic brain injury. Recovery included weeks in a coma, months of intensive rehabilitation, and years of further medical care. Subsequent to his recovery Michael developed a seizure disorder, and at the tender age of thirteen his life was changed forever. He s
uffered his first Grand Mal seizure two years post recovery, and had daily episodes of seizure activity from then on, despite continued care and medical treatment. For Michael, this event was a catalyst that seemed to strengthen his faith, bring him closer to his spiritual beliefs, and force him to persevere harder. It was by no means an easy road for him, yet he still continued on with an unimaginable amount of strength and courage, even grace. Quickly finding his spiritual journey, Michael visited nursing homes, volunteered in soup kitchens, and became involved with ministry work. Enrolling at St. Joseph’s College as a Psychology major, Michael’s hope was to continue on to Graduate School so that he could make a difference in the lives of individuals with experiences like his. If anyone could have solely found a cure for Epilepsy, we believe Michael could have. His drive and ambition could have moved mountains. On October 6, 2010 Michael suffered his last Grand Mal seizure. He passed away from complications at Maine Medical Center on October 14th. In his memory, to keep his intentions alive and eternal, and so that families with circumstances like Michael’s and ours might have the chance for miraculous outcomes, we have started this Non-Profit Organization his name.