Steve Kessler of CD City in Highland Park calls himself the "last of a dying breed." Why? He still owns an independent music store that sells CDs, DVDs, and electronics at a time when much larger music stores are taking over the top of the sales charts from smaller "mom and pop" music shops.

If Steve is a dying breed, we say long live his personal caring and way of doing business! At his store at 593 Elm Place in Highland Park, he is a hands-on owner. He gives every customer his vast retail experience and 35 years as a musician to the joyful "gig" of assisting music lovers. We are delighted that Steve and his unique store will be helping to raise money and awareness for The Rory David Deutsch Foundation.

Steve notes that he's been committed to helping out ever since Ross Deutsch came into the store and explained the Foundation and its goals. "So far," says Steve, "we've contributed money and promoted fund-raising events in store. Recently I told Ross I wanted to up the volume of our participation even more. We'll basically do whatever needs to be done, whether that's a special sale event where proceeds are donated, or some other way of generating interest, involvement, and funds."

Having Steve and CD City working so harmoniously with the Foundation is music to everyone's ears.