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Connor Michalek

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Full NameConnor Michalek
Nickname(s)The Crusher, Stone Crusher
Born2005
DiedApril 25, 2014 (aged 8)
Cause of DeathMedulloblastoma
ParentsSteve Michalek, Brittany Caligiuri
SiblingA younger brother named Jackson
ResidenceHampton Township, Pennsylvania
DiagnosisDeveloped medulloblastoma in September 2009 at age three
Medical TreatmentsUnderwent several surgeries and chemotherapy; participated in a clinical trial; developed PHACE syndrome, had to relearn to speak and walk
Favorite WrestlerDaniel Bryan
Social Media CampaignA video asking to meet Daniel Bryan posted in October 2012 led to a campaign on Facebook titled “Help Connor meet Daniel Bryan”
First Meeting with BryanDecember 18, 2012
Second Meeting with BryanOctober 7, 2013
Royal Rumble AttendanceAttended the 2014 Royal Rumble and became friends with WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts
WrestleMania XXX AttendanceAttended WrestleMania XXX on April 6, 2014; witnessed Daniel Bryan win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and was embraced by Bryan after the victory
Special WWE MomentPerformed a ring entrance with Daniel Bryan and scored a pinfall victory over Triple H before the Raw event before WrestleMania XXX
LegacyWWE executives Triple H and Stephanie McMahon named the Connor’s Cure charity in his honor; received the inaugural Warrior Award at the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony

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