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A Tribute to Kevin Degen
 Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame 2001 Inductee, Kevin W. Degen, 52, died suddenly August 10, 2010.
Kevin received numerous awards throughout his life including the 1988 Academy Awards for the Handicapped, the Special Award from Governor Michael Dukakis, the 1993 Hometown Hardies Hero and JcPenny Golden Rule Award, the 2001 RARE Foundation Award, induction into the Class of 2001 Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame and the Spirit of Achievement Award by Wright & Filippis at the Greg LeMond Bike Tour & Adaptive Sports Expo in 2002.
Funeral at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Monday 10am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday & Sunday 2-8pm. Prayers Sunday 7pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
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ADN Golf Invitational
 On Monday, August 2, a Michigan hot and humid day met golfers at Oak Ridge Golf Club in New Haven who were there to help Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN) raise awareness of the abilities of individuals living with limb loss or limb difference.
Golfers participated in a free clinic with Sean Allen, Remax's World Long Drive Competitor, prior to the 12:30 pm shotgun start of 18-hole scramble play. The golf tournament concluded with dinner, Rockstar Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony and a live concert by The Julian Pavone Experience, featuring Julian Pavone, "The World's Youngest Drummer!"®.
Recipients of the 2010 Rockstar Lifetime Achievement Award were chosen for their incredible commitments and contributions to their communities and include Judge  Wade McCree, Judge Peter Maceroni, Judge Ken Kosnic, Judge Herman Campbell, Judge George Caram Steeh, Judge George Steeh, Sr., Judge Richard Caretti, Dr. Craig Oster, Tom Celani (Entrepreneur), Andrea Isom (FOX 2), Charles Davis (of The Contours), Jorge Avellan (TV20 Detroit), Vic Faust (WXYZ-TV), Eric Smith (Macomb County Prosecutor), Conrad Mallett Jr. (President, Sinai-Grace Hospital), Grand Master Willie Adams (10th Degree Black Belt) and Lynn Brimer (attorney).
Music guest, Julian Pavone is not only "The World's Youngest Drummer!"®, but is ADN's Honorary Global Ambassador. Julian has appeared on more than 100 Television and News shows, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "Good Morning America", "Martha Stewart", "Inside Edition", "The Maury Show", "Fox News", MSNBC, and starred in a Korean documentary. He plays a 22-piece custom drum set with 17 cymbals and has received worldwide media coverage with more than 10,000 newspaper and magazine articles published about him. Most recently, Motown music icons, The Contours with Joe Billingslea, best known for their 1962 hit "Do You Love Me," added Julian to their group. The phenom will be joined by Motown legend and Contours member Charles Davis.
 This charitable event was made possible through the generous support of premier sponsor, ROCK ME! (Made with love in the USA™) – reinventors of the classic children's romper, as well as ePharmacy, Batey Law Firm, PLLC, Brian Legghio Law, Strobl & Sharp, P.C., Divinity Home Care, Mini Mix Concrete, SAS Basement Waterproofing, Gary Deschenes, Wright & Filippis, Marketplace Promotions and TCF Bank.
 Honorary Global Ambassador
Julian Pavone, " The World's Youngest Drummer!"®
Julian has appeared on more than 100 Television and News shows, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "Good Morning America", "Martha Stewart", "Inside Edition", "Good Company", "Japan TV", "The Maury Show", "Fox News Dayside", MSNBC, WIN, starred in a Korean documentary, and many others. He plays a 22-piece custom drum set with 17 cymbals and  has received worldwide media coverage with more than 10,000 newspaper and magazine articles published about him.
Be sure to watch The Julian Pavone Experience at Extremity Games 5 Motocross Event, May 29 and at Extremity Games 5 – Main Event, June 19.
Just 5-years old, Julian Pavone, "The World's Youngest Drummer and Inventor!"®, is considered a musical prodigy by many, Julian plays rock, funk, fusion and jazz beats. The Julian Pavone Experience features Julian Pavone with Charles Davis of the Contours and Ty Brown presented by Harmonie Network®. More...
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