When Mikey was younger he didn't know he even had 22q until his open heart surgery at the age of six. He started to notice that he had health issues that his friends and classmates didn't have to contend with. Mikey never let his diagnosis hold him back and continued to follow his passion for music, especially playing the drums. Picking up his first set of drum sticks at the age of four, Mikey realized he had a superpower. He was able to play the drums by ear and did not have to read sheet music. His passion for drums landed him spot in his current band named Hills Block View. Check out the links below to listen.

This episode was recorded on May 8, 2023

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Within this episode we discussed:

• BAND - Hill Blocks View - Website
• Instagram @hillblocksviewofficial
• Facebook @hillblocksviewofficial
• YouTube Page @hillblocksviewofficial
• Spotify
• Apple Music
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• Knee difficulties
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• We Got The Beat - Drum Class
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• Roosevelt School For The Arts, Fresno, CA
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• Giants Baseball Fan @sfgiants
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• Bullying
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• CHOP - 22q Magazine Cover Model - 22q11.2 Deletion Bringing the 22q11.2 Deletion Into the 21st Century June 22-25 2000. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. @childrensphila
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• 22q Center Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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• Mikey on Instagram @mikeyplaysdrums

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