Michael Boffo Jr. : The Goodbye That Started It All

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30 Days: The Goodbye That Started It All
When Anna Marie’s brother, Michael, was given thirty days to live, everything changed. Alongside his best friend Zach Bonar, Anna Marie looks back on that month-long farewell—part wake, part celebration. Together, they reflect on how saying goodbye can shatter us, shape us, and teach us to live with intention.

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A group of 13 people sitting and standing on a porch with string lights at night, enjoying a casual gathering.
Young man in a hospital room celebrating a medical milestone, standing next to colorful decorations and IV drip stands, with large orange and purple ribbon decorations in the background.
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