About Michael Brent
Ten years ago, many lives changed due to the traumatic spinal cord injuries suffered by Michael Brent, then 18 yrs old and on top of the world. In a single moment, the life of this athletically and academically gifted young man, along with that of his family and friends, changed as well. Michael was on his way home from Valhalla Golf Club after working as a caddy. July 21,1997 was an extremely hot summer day, but being the dedicated young man that he was, Michael was trying to improve his game to compete at the college level. (He had received a golf scholarship to Campbellsville University). Caddying at Valhalla gave him the opportunity to play the challenging course as well. Michael apparently had become more overheated than he realized. As he drove home from the golf course he blacked out,... Continue Reading »
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About Friends for Michael
Ten years ago, many lives changed due to the traumatic spinal cord injuries suffered by Michael Brent, then 18 yrs old and on top of the world. In a single moment, the life of this athletically and academically gifted young man, along with that of his family and friends, changed as well. Michael was on his way home from Valhalla Golf Club after working as a caddy. July 21,1997 was an extremely hot summer day, but being the dedicated young man that he was, Michael was trying to improve his game to compete at the college level. (He had received a golf scholarship to Campbellsville University). Caddying at Valhalla gave him the opportunity to play...
Accessible Playground Commemorative Bricks
Our newest project, now in development stages, is to build a fully handicap accessible playground in the NEW Henry County Recreational & Services Park. This park will be accessible for all ages (multi generational) and provide recreation and entertainment for the disabled and able bodied population. The facility will be centrally located for many individuals, who would otherwise have to travel a hundred miles or more to have a place to enjoy. What started out to be a $30.000 project has turned into a $150,000 wonder…with over half of the funds already raised! This playground will be named after Michael and Friends For Michael, so people...
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Friends For Michael Accessible Playground The NEW “ALL ACCESSIBLE” PLAYGROUND being built in memory of Michael Brent by Friends for Michael. The Friends For Michael Accessible Playground is currently... Read more »
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The Olmsted $80 per person 6:00 to 7:30 pm Cocktails & Silent Auction 7:35 pm Dinner Buffet 8:45 pm Live Auction 9:10 pm Check out begins Reservations accepted until June 15, 2012 (we accept Cash/Check/MC/VISA) Contact:... Read more »
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Matthew Brent, President 1044 Cane Run Road Turners Station, KY 40075 Cell: (502) 608-7649 Email Me (mabren2 null@null hotmail NULL.com) Jerry Crosby Courthouse; 100 West Main Street LaGrange, KY 40031 H:... Read more »
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