Peter Dankelson
Peter (Pete) Dankelson | |
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Born | Michigan |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Peter Dankelson (born 2000) is a guitar player, motivational speaker and author from
Early life
Dankelson was born in Michigan in the year 2000.[1] He was born 10 weeks early and weighed less than three pounds.[2] He was born with numerous birth defects such as microtia, atresia and most notably Goldenhar syndrome: he has had 36 surgeries to correct his facial deformity.[3] He was born without a left ear or left ear canal. At birth, he needed tracheostomy surgery.[1]
When he was in high school he and his family moved to Libertyville, Illinois. In high school he had surgery to install a bone anchored hearing aid called the Baha 5 Sound Processor.[1] He attended Libertyville High School.[4]
He is a member of the Children's Craniofacial Association.[5]
Career
He is a musician and a motivational speaker. He operates a motivational website called Pete's Diary.
Dankelson is the subject of two books. He co-wrote "How I Learned To Rock My Life: The Peter Dankelson Story".[8] His mother and business partner Dede Dankelson wrote the book "Peter's Rockin' Ear: A Story of Self-Acceptance"[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Lippit, Clara (26 January 2021). "Child with Goldenhar syndrome proudly shows off Baha 5 Sound Processor, continually choosing courage over fear". Cochlear. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "'Kindness is cool:' Teen celebrates his differences using grace, humor to teach others". Nexstar Media Inc. WGN9. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Peter Dankelson Gets "Hellbound" on Stage with Buckcherry; Live Video". Brave Words. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ Constable, Burt (27 October 2018). "Lake Zurich woman's charity gives voice to those with rare diseases". Daily Herald. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Event helps kids with facial deformities feel 'normal'". USA Today. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Pete's Diary About". Pete's Diary. Pete's Diary. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "The 13 best online guitar personalities of 2020, as voted by you". Music Radar. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ISBN 978-0578321875.
- ISBN 978-1955767330.