Bret Michaels Dream
Thirty-seven-year-old Greg led a perfectly healthy life until contracting multiple sclerosis at age 24. The disease hit hard and with a vengeance, causing immediate paralysis. Now mostly bed-bound and requiring round-the-clock care, Greg lives in a nursing home – and aside from twice-weekly visits from his sister and brother-in-law, spends much of his time alone.
Greg is a lifelong fan of rock musician, Bret Michaels, whose music has brought him happiness during hard times, and given him strength and motivation to remain positive. Feeling incapable of leaving his room and realizing his dream of meeting his personal hero face-to-face, Greg wished for even a brief phone conversation with the musician – if for nothing more than to thank him for touching his life with music.
With the help of our friends, Dream Foundation contacted Bret, who surprised Greg one day with just that. Touched by his story and determination to stay strong, Bret extended Greg, his family and caregivers an invitation to meet in person. Now, this was beyond Greg’s wildest dream.
Greg’s caregivers and family rallied around him and made this amazing dream come true. It happened Bret was playing a concert near his home, so they transported him to the venue, where they met Bret and spent some time together, just like old friends. Then they watched the show from seats with an incredible view, finishing the night with smiles all around.
Now back at the nursing home, Greg is a celebrity of sorts. He gushes at every chance to talk about his dream, and has a newfound strength and determination to keep his chin up and live the best life he can.
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