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Caitlin Ann Boyle Memorial Bike Ride raises awareness about meningitis
Photo credit: Andrew Kozak
Seven years ago, Michael LaForgia spent the days before Christmas enjoying time with his family and preparing for the holidays.
That was until he started feeling flu-like symptoms. Over the next two days, he became progressively worse and went into septic shock.
LaForgia was rushed to a hospital where he slipped into a coma for 10 days. While in the coma, doctors told his family that...
