More Than a Concert: A Legacy of Hope with Mike Gomoll

After losing his five-year-old son Joey to Dravet syndrome, Michael Gomoll turned unimaginable grief into a mission of hope. He founded Joey's Song, a nonprofit that raises money for pediatric epilepsy research through incredible live music events featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and Grammy-winning artists.In this heartfelt conversation, Michael shares Joey's story, explains epilepsy in a way anyone can understand, and talks about how music became Joey's greatest connection to the world. He also offers encouragement for families facing a new diagnosis, shares the inspiring growth of Joey's Song, and reminds us that when people are given the opportunity to help, they often do.In this episode, we discuss:* Joey's journey with Dravet syndrome* Understanding epilepsy and seizures* How Joey's Song began* The role music played in Joey's life* Raising over $2 million for epilepsy research* Encouragement for families facing a diagnosis* The power of community and hopeTo connect with Mike or find out more about Joey's Song, visit https://www.joeyssong.org/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast