ABC News Segment Someone You Should Know

November 11, 2006

Hi again,

Okay, here is a little bit of history that most of you may not know about

me. Back in Spring 1992, my boss at the time called Harry Porterfield from

ABC News to inquire how he learned of people he featured on his segment

" Someone You Should Know " (a special news feature highlighting people who

have accomplished a great deal despite a variety of odds). He asked her if

she knew of someone and encouraged her to tell him about this person.

Unbeknownst to me, she began telling him about me, he requested an

interview, and I learned of it after the fact when I was asked of my

availability by my boss. In the end, I agreed to meet with Mr. Porterfield,

who came with a camera crew to the local MDA Camp (where I was a camper for

the week), and we shot the interview on the grounds of Camp Hastings in

Northern Illinois. The bit was aired in June of that year, and it was, all

around, a cool experience.

All these years, my meeting with Mr. Porterfield has stuck with me. He was

one of the most genuine and warmest individuals I have ever met, especially

within the showbiz industry. Recently I was surfing the net, came to the

website for ABC News, and decided to drop Mr. Porterfield an e-mail thanking

him for the opportunity so many years ago, for being such a kind person, and

providing him with a brief update as to the directions my life had taken

over the years. Roughly a week later I received a phone call from Mr.

Porterfield, himself, thanking me for my note and asking if I would allow

him to interview me again, to do another segment kind of as a then and now.

I agreed, and he is coming to my home on Monday, November 13th to shoot the

feature. I am not aware, as of yet, when it will air, but I will update as

soon as I have that information.

Until then, thanks for your continual support.

Amy M. Marquez - FSMA IL Chapter VP

Diagnosed SMA Type 1 (3 Months of Age)

Trach, Suction Machine, Nebulizer, Cough-Assist, BiPap/BiFlex

Married to Steve - Since October 1998

Mom to le Coral, Born July 1999 (SMA Free)

Mom to Harley Jasmine, Born March 2004 (SMA Free)

Service Dog Team - Since July 1995

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