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    Kid Rock To Be Named Goodfellow Of The Year At Annual Fundraiser
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    June 16, 2011

    Kid Rock will be honored by the Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit at this year's annual tribute breakfast, organizers announced this morning. The breakfast will be held Sept. 30 at Cobo Center in Detroit.

    Rock will be given the Edward H. McNamara Goodfellow of the Year award because of his charitable work through his Kid Rock Foundation. Previous Goodfellow of the Year honorees include Dick Purtan, Dave Bing and Sparky Anderson.

    Tickets for the event are $150 or $1,500 for a table of 10, and are available via www.detroitgoodfellows.org. The breakfast is one of the major fundraisers for the group that provides Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck and River Rouge. It also funds summer camps, a dentistry program and Wayne State scholarships. The group hopes to raise $1.3 million this year.

    "The Detroit Goodfellows is very excited and proud to be awarding this honor to Kid Rock who shares our commitment to Detroit and its youth," Mike Coakley, president of the Detroit Goodfellows said in a statement. "Having a world-renowned recording artist as a recipient of the Edward H. McNamara Award is a first for our organization and we hope that it will serve to increase awareness about the Detroit Goodfellows among a broader audience."

    SOURCE: Adam Graham / Detroit News Pop Music Writer

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on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 11:56pm

Kid Rock will be honored by the Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit at this year's annual tribute breakfast, organizers announced this morning. The breakfast will be held Sept. 30 at Cobo Center in Detroit.

Rock will be given the Edward H. McNamara Goodfellow of the Year award because of his charitable work through his Kid Rock Foundation. Previous Goodfellow of the Year honorees include Dick Purtan, Dave Bing and Sparky Anderson.

Tickets for the event are $150 or $1,500 for a table of 10, and are available via www.detroitgoodfellows.org. The breakfast is one of the major fundraisers for the group that provides Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck and River Rouge. It also funds summer camps, a dentistry program and Wayne State scholarships. The group hopes to raise $1.3 million this year.

"The Detroit Goodfellows is very excited and proud to be awarding this honor to Kid Rock who shares our commitment to Detroit and its youth," Mike Coakley, president of the Detroit Goodfellows said in a statement. "Having a world-renowned recording artist as a recipient of the Edward H. McNamara Award is a first for our organization and we hope that it will serve to increase awareness about the Detroit Goodfellows among a broader audience."

SOURCE: Adam Graham / Detroit News Pop Music Writer

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Sherrie aka Lily's picture

Thu, 08/25/2011 - 11:39pm — Sherrie aka Lily
Damn it Bob!!! You just keep on keepin' on!! Kudos out to ya!!! See you at Rock's Reef !!!
brenda_32's picture

Thu, 08/25/2011 - 11:12am — brenda_32
I am def.proud 2 say that "U R THE MAN"...u def. have come 4ward and stepped up 2 the plate 2 help the unfortunate and needy and that goes 2 show every1 that u can't/should not judge a book by it's cover...U R AMAZING AND THATS Y WE LOVE U SO MUCH....GOD BLESS U KID AND U DEF. HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART...SENDING U LOTS OF LOVE & XO's...maughhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
Nixx Bieber's picture

Thu, 08/25/2011 - 9:59am — Nixx Bieber
thumbs up to a man who always is up for a good deed, worrying bout others and finding ways to help! Otherwise I can only repeat what I said about this in June, somewhere down the line! :-)
Leah_6's picture

Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:14am — Leah_6
Awesome
Shelley_23's picture

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 11:37pm — Shelley_23
Already got my ticket! Happy Father's Day! See you on the 12th at Darien Lake and on the 30th of September and sometime in Michigan. hometown girrrrl.
sparklingrunner's picture

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 2:02pm — sparklingrunner
Congratulations! Your circle of influence is far reaching. Hopefully, this will encourage others to give in your community. Charity begins at home!
gia's picture

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 1:27am — gia
HAPPY FATHERS DAY ~~
.CATER's picture

Sun, 06/19/2011 - 9:50pm — .CATER
HAPPY FATHERS DAY.You are a Giver Brother God put you where you are so you can do your thing so GO ON,DO YOUR THING,,,,,:)
TammyT.'s picture

Sun, 06/19/2011 - 9:27pm — TammyT.
A parent and then a friend..Happy Fathers Day!!
amy pardue's picture

Sun, 06/19/2011 - 3:23pm — amy pardue
hey allready comented on this just stopped in to say happy fathers day to kid and all his possy who are fathers happy fathers day live it up and enjoy your day love amy whoop whoop have a few bad ass beers kid i do wont to try them sometime o yea well enough out this shorty l l l and rock and party on kid
Pacnaz's picture

Sun, 06/19/2011 - 9:34am — Pacnaz
Happy Fathers Day Bobby!
kimberlina1970's picture

Sat, 06/18/2011 - 11:46pm — kimberlina1970
Your heart is so huge.....I love you for so many reasons....you make it so easy to be a fan!!!!!!! Your family and son must be so proud.....I'm actually kinda proud of myself for being a fan.....you rock....and I rock for loving ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Essie Rosselli's picture

Sat, 06/18/2011 - 1:56pm — Essie Rosselli
How do we love thee? Let us count the ways!!!
rebelheart's picture

Sat, 06/18/2011 - 12:45pm — rebelheart
I am with Diana. How can I BUY A KID ROCK FOUNDATION T SHIRT????
Diana_11's picture

Sat, 06/18/2011 - 12:00am — Diana_11
How do I get a Tshirt with this Kid Rock Foundation logo???
PKL's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 11:58pm — PKL
Atta Man BOB...SPammers Lil hint nobody will come to yer site if ya inflame us here. DER.
Diana_11's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:34pm — Diana_11
Way to go Bob! You deserve the recognition. More importantly, Detroit is lucky to have you on their side! I know you don't to it for the rewards; but "you get what you put in; and people get what they deserve"..................you do!!!
Kati Jacobs's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 8:04pm — Kati Jacobs
Thank is awesome. Thats what makes the difference, you can make a change. WOW
KSB's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 7:19pm — KSB
Your mama must be proud, and the rest of your family. Keep up the good work; our kids need a celebrity to look up to.
Kati Jacobs's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 7:03pm — Kati Jacobs
Need some information on some of the charities that Bobbie helps. Kati
Nixx Bieber's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 4:22pm — Nixx Bieber
awesome, congratulations and yess you deserve it for sure. A man always ready and up for a good BIG D - Michigan cause! Thank you!
divinenobody38's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 4:11pm — divinenobody38
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Im so happy 4 you! You work hard to give others and it shows :)
amy pardue's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 12:39pm — amy pardue
a camp and dentastry in one smoth and helping kids is the best thing in the world . THEY PICKED THE RIGHT ONE TO GIVE THIS TO HE IS A TRUE GOOD FELLOW I THINK HE IS A MAGICAL DUD GOD PUT HIM HEAR FOR A REASON AND THE FACT THAT HE A SMART ASS BUT NOT BAD MAKES IT EVEN BETTER CAUSE I AM A SMART ASS FOR SURE BUT NOT THE BAD KIND SO HAPPY THAT HE IS GETTING REWARDED FOR CARRING GREAT LUCK TO THE FUNDRAISER AND ENJOY THAT BREAKFAST TO ME BREAKFAST IS THE BEST ANY TIME OF DAY WAY TO GO KID WHOOP WHOOP
1bbshirlee's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 11:10am — 1bbshirlee
I Love It!
kidrocket99's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 10:16am — kidrocket99
Good Boy! Don't eat too many pancakes now you little cupcake!
SherZ's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:10am — SherZ
Congrats Bob, U really do great things for MI & definately are very deserving of this honor. Way 2 Go!!!
rocksavedmysoul's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 8:46am — rocksavedmysoul
Their motto is "No child without a Christmas." Kudos to you and to the newsboys of the Goodfellows organization. Always proud of you Rock.
just because's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 8:38am — just because
You bring joy and happiness to a whole lotta people. God bless this man.
DJLor's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 8:23am — DJLor
It's about time you are recognized for all the good you do for our city and state! Not to mention all the people you touch with your music.Love and blessings to you and your family!
Lora Fickert Rock-Stone -Biggest Fan EVER...dont doubt me's picture

Fri, 06/17/2011 - 8:09am — Lora Fickert Ro...
Another pat on the back from ur biggest fan. Imma try to round up some friends to attend the bkfst since its for such a great cause.

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