NEWS: Article Clip of Hazelton’s Bret Michaels Day on November 17, 2012

The article titled “Rock star performs on ‘Bret Michaels Day'” reads:

Hazelton Mayor Joe Yannuzzi proclaimed Saturday as “Bret Michaels Day: in honor of the musician’s charitable contributions.

Michaels, who first gained fame as the frontman for the rock group Poison, performed Saturday evening at the Wiltsie Center at the Historic Castle.

“Bret Michaels is someone who is committed to improving the lives of others through his generous donations of time and money to numerous important causes. That is why we wanted to honor him with Bret Michaels Day in Hazelton,” Yannuzzi said. “I ask all residents of the city to reflect on the many generous acts and deeds Bret has taken part in.”

Yannuzzi presented a proclamation to Michaels during the concert.

Michaels said, “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by Mayor Yannuzzi and the city of Hazelton for my philanthropic work. Giving back is very important and with so many people in need these days, I am grateful that my life has put me in a place to help.”

From raising awareness of the disease has has lived with his entire life to supporting military, Michaels said he puts as much passion in his charitable outreaches as he does his music.

He said he is proud to have inspired others by living an active, fulfilling life with diabetes and never letting the disease bring him down. His admiration and support of the military is rooted heavily in his family of former Marines and Navy seaman.

Michaels has been recognized for his contributions on both fronts and has also donated time and money to many other charitable organizations.

Source: https://www.standardspeaker.com/2012/11/17/rock-star-performs-on-bret-michaels-day/