Dani Utley, Mike’s other half, was born on February 8, 1968, and is now 55 years old. Dani had had a varied career before meeting Mike. She served as a fireman, paramedic, emergency medical technician, flight medic, and deputy coroner. They originally met at a gym in Washington State, where they both worked out. When Mike first observed Dani, he amusedly commented, “I just saw a pretty gal and thought I’d take my swing at the baseball plate, you know, swing batter, batter, batter, swing.”
Similarly, Dani said, “We simply began chatting. I wasn’t even aware of the wheelchair. He’s just larger than life. It was most likely love at first sight.” The pair has had a deep and steadfast love for 22 years.
