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Gary Graff announces new foundation in honor of friend
By WJBK at FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Writer and author, Gary Graff, joins Brandon Hudson live at the Celebration of Life for Matt Lee. Matt Lee was a beloved publicist in Detroit and metro area. His twin brother, David Lee, asked Gary to make the announcement about the new foundation, The Matty Fund, to help further music education ...
Key takeaway Matt Lee was a beloved publicist in Detroit and metro area.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
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What is this story about? Writer and author, Gary Graff, joins Brandon Hudson live at the Celebration of Life for Matt Lee. Matt Lee was a beloved publicist in Detroit and metro area. His twin brother, David Lee, asked Gary to make the announcement about the new foundation, The Matty Fund, to help further music education ...
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