Peter Dankelson is co-owner of Pete's Diary LLC, which manages, publishes, and distributes his music, books, and motivational speaking.

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Peter is 22 years old and undergone 37 surgeries to correct birth defects from Goldenhar Syndrome. He is the inspiration behind the Pete's Diary mission to amplify positivity and self-acceptance.

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Peter picked up a guitar in 2015 and hasn't stopped playing since. He turned to social media during the pandemic, and his motivational music videos now inspire over 700k followers daily.

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Peter is the front man for the Pete's Diary Band. Their debut EP, All Screwed Up, is now streaming on all music platforms under his name. The band plays regularly at venues in Chicago and Milwaukee.

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Peter's autobiography How I Learned to Rock My Life was published in January 2022. Its available everywhere books are sold online. Peter is available for author visits and speaking engagements.

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Peter is an ambassador for two national charities: Children's Craniofacial Association and Harmony 4 Hope.