/UCWE/ - Shannon Rose suffers from the life-threatening illness, EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). He overcame the challenges of this debilitating disease to become a major success, and is now a ring announcer in the hot new EA Sports MMA Video Game that was released October 19, 2010. Rose's voice and signature announcing style are captured perfectly and his avatar version in the best selling game alongside the giants of the MMA world is a testament to his rise to prominence in the world of sports and gaming.

Shannon Rose's inspirational story from overcoming the disease that has plagued him since youth to national media success is one that captures the power of the human spirit and the drive to thrive and survive.

Shannon Rose:
· Lost his voice for a year
· Suffered through paralysis of both arms
· Experienced heart problems
· Has paralysis of his left diaphragm
· Cannot feel his arms

Rose had a different path than most to success and wants to inspire others to achieve their dreams no matter the obstacles. Rose is available to discuss the following:
· What is it like being featured in a video game that will be played worldwide?
· What was the process of creating the animation and doing the voiceovers?
· What was your childhood like suffering from EDS?
· How did you become a Pro Wrestling Announcer?
· What advice can you lend to those who are trying to achieve their dreams?
· How did you find the courage to face this disability and not let it keep you from your dreams?

Learn about:
· How Shannon came to be the first to conduct a live interview with wrestler/turned actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
· The Who's Who of pro wrestling talent that Shannon has worked with in his career.
· How doctors would attempt to trick and instill fear into Shannon, in an attempt to prove him wrong?
· How doctors didn't give Shannon much hope at leading a productive life.
· The ghastly physical hurdles Shannon had to clear.
· How having EDS did not discourage Shannon, but rather encouraged him to be the best.
· How Shannon dealt with bullies in school and being teased for not being "normal"?
· What drove Shannon to prove doctors & other experts wrong?

Meet Shannon Rose
· Ring Announcer on EA Sports MMA
· Pro Wrestling Announcer
· Actor
· Hollywood Reporter
· National Spokesperson for EDS CARES
· In talks for a book and movie project about his life


Shannon Rose is available for interviews. Please contact Eclectic Media Productions at (347) 92-STARS or (347) 927-8277.