Michael Graydon, from Birmingham, Alabama, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer seven months ago. The poker community has since stepped up to support the the 40-year-old husband & father of two. A number of players came together to fund Graydon's trip to the World Series Of Poker this year including an entry to the main event. L��ra met with him just before he took his seat for Day 1D to hear his story & new perspective on life.

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