by Les Friedman, Mikey’s Dad
Mikey penned the bulk of his writing when he was 16 and 17. Two days after his 15th birthday, Mikey was diagnosed with cancer and began treatment shortly thereafter, so by the time he started writing, he was very well acquainted with the cancer treatment process. read more →
Mikey’s words (at 16 years of age), his spirit and his attitude inspire us every day as we carry out the work that he began during his brief lifetime. In his own words, he eloquently and profoundly captured what would ultimately reflect his legacy:
“The choices we make dictate the lives we lead” (author unknown). We might wish and hope that the world will prosper and grow to be a better place, but if our choices fail to reflect this ambition, our intentions will be rendered irrelevant. Every choice we make is a seed. A consequence sprouts from each of these seeds. Ultimately, the consequence stands as the only indicator that a choice was ever made. As thunder trails lightening, consequence is the great betrayer of choice. For this reason, our intentions can only manifest themselves through the consequences of the choices we make. Mikey Friedman read more →
