Hi Mike, I just wanted to express my gratitude for your courage in sharing your personal story. It is certainly an accurate statement that your story will save lives. But, what is just as important is your willingness and courage to take that leap and expose yourself for the benefit of others. I have been fortunate in that I have not been afflicted by addictions, but I have experienced trials in this life and your story transcends all the weaknesses of us as humans. I appreciate your story and thank you for sharing a story of equal parts, profound reality and unyielding hope. Suzy Praszkowicz-Strassner MA '89

Mike, Wow!! You were great yesterday. I want to thank you for being so generous of your time. You impacted a number of our participants and audience members. Dennis Coleman Resource Coordinator II Seneca County Drug Treatment Court

Mike’s presentation was very well received and extremely powerful. Mike’s ability to relate his personal struggle in an honest and straight forward manner captured the attention of students and left them thinking. It was wonderful to see the number of students who stayed to talk to Mike and thank him when he was done, that spoke volumes. Andy Doell