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. Lára met with him just before he took his seat for Day 1D to hear his story & new perspective on life.

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