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Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Honors Two Warren Men for Promoting Awareness of Debilitating Disease

Jason Dunn and Mike Delise recently returned from the Children & Family Dystonia Symposium in Chicago, where they were presented with Star Awards. The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) recognized Dunn and Delise for their efforts to promote greater public awareness of dystonia, a neurological disease. "I think this is probably the only time in my life that I am speechless," says Dunn. "I wasn't expecting this award at all." "Bringing awareness and donations to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation is the single most important thing we can do--this is how a cure will be found," says Delise. "The people who deserve this award are all the people who have dystonia who bring awareness every minute of their life. Jason is my hero and to be able to help your hero is a thrill for me." Dunn began exhibiting unusual postures and an awkward gait at age 6. While most children this age are mastering their abilities to run, jump, and so