Originally from Perth, Australia, Mike Diamond battled with dyslexia, starting using drugs at age 12. He moved to Sydney to become an actor and got a job at a store that would change his life forever. A customer handed him a Green Card lottery ticket which he won and moved to Miami.

In 2006, Mike became sober and decided to help others as well.

Listen in on Mike’s incredible story, his amazing advice and how he will attempt to break a Guinness World Record to help a girl Layla and raise awareness: http://runforlayla.org

You can also listen to the podcast from iTunes going here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/short-story-long/id1111787417