"Graduation was amazing!! For all you who have been with us from the beginning Michael met Kevin Sharp about a year ago when he was first diagnosed. Kevin is a country singer/motivational speaker who battled Ewings Sarcoma 18 years ago. I emailed his manager Sue on Monday telling her Michael's cancer was back and if it was possible for him to speak. Sue said they would make it happen. Kevin and his buddy Dan surprised Michael and Kaukauna's Class of 2008 with a song and some pretty powerful words. I can't even call it a speech. Graduation ended around 4:00 and Kevin and Dan went with us to Skyview Club for supper. They just hung out with the family. It's something we will never forget."

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