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	Who?Mike T. Post By: michele t.- sis
	Message:	In May 2007 my brother, Michael Treinen, was diagnosed with leukemia. He was 18 years old and almost didn't make his high school graduation, but he did! He went through all his rounds of chemo inspiring people along the way. Eventually in December he was cancer free. Unfortunately 6 weeks later he received news that his cancer has returned. This time chemo couldn't just do it we need him to get a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately we found out later that his insurance ran out. In just about a week we raise about $900,000. Michael inspired so many people and when he could he would help coach our high schools hockey, boys and girls lacrosse when he felt up to snuff. On May 24, 2008 he was the assistant coach of the year. The saddest day of my life was the next. He passed away about six in the morning when i rushed to the hospital to see him. He struggled for his life and fought to get his heart beat back to normal for two hours but couldn't. He proved to our town and more that one person can make a huge difference. And like my sister stated at his funeral, "Michael gave a face and a smile to leukemia." Who?Mike T.