Born with Alagille syndrome, Mike was the only boy in a set of full term triplets. His twin sisters Megan and Margaret were not affected by the rare hereditary liver disorder. The 5-year-old triplets also have an older brother, Matthew, who is eight.

In July 1998, Mike received the gift of a new liver at John Hopkins Medical Center, Maryland. His aunt was being evaluated as a possible living donor when a donated liver became available at the last minute. He has done very well since his transplant and everyone is delighted with the way everything turned out.

Mike loves preschool, alligators, story books and best of all, playing with his brother and sisters.