A very talented singer was unable to speak as a child due to autism.
Now he is an award winning professional baritone singer.
Michael Valcour is his name and he has recently become one of the top winners of the Second Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase on March 19.
He lived and attended school in our own Marin County. (read more below)
Singer overcomes autism to acclaim
By Chris Rooney Marinscope contributor
When Michael Valcour was a child he was unable to speak. Now he is an award-winning professional baritone.
Valcour walked away as one of the top winners of the Second Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase on March 19. Eleven finalists competed at the event before an audience of 600, emceed by Matt Keller, reporter for ABC7 News.
“We can only answer for Michael’s feelings,” said his father, Arnold Valcour. “He was ecstatic. It was an achievement and recognition that he long desired. He said ‘No more certificates I want awards.’”
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Way to go Michael , a real hero for those that can't speak