Mark Mayhew was Given one Year to Live

For about 10 years or so I worked in the same building with Mark Mayhew and always enjoyed our conversations and his love of life.

Mark Mayhew was a talk show host on the news talk radio station in Rockford, WNTA. After WNTA flipped formats , Mark made his way to 13 WREX as an assignment editor. Reporting the news, writing and speaking about the news is his passion and he does a damn good job.

According to WREX Mark was given a year to live, if he didn't take the proper steps to better his heart. After noticing some swelling and fluid build up Mark went to the doctor and the news he received wasn't great, heart failure. With that news it was clear to Mark that some changes needed to be made.

Mark now begins each day with a 4am one mile walk , and ends his night with around a two mile walk.  After open heart surgery, and changes to his life style Mark is in the best health he has been in, in years.

If you are experiencing any sort of chest pain, do not hesitate in seeing a doctor. Finally going to see someone is what saved Mark's life.

Mark Mayhew is a guy that loves life, loves hitting the road with the top down and soaking it all in. Glad that Mark will be around a lot longer to do just that.