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dcdci Gold Member Dave Loechel
Kings Park, NY, USA   USA
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Early in January one if my daughter's high school classmates and her husband lost their apartment and most of their possessions in a devastating fire. They're expecting their first child any day now so the anxiety and sense of loss was greatly magnified.

Last night Kings Park HS alumni from the class of 2007, faculty and current students from the theater and music program held a benefit to help their friends out. It was organized by a couple of alumni who sought out aid from their former music teacher. He was able to secure the high school auditorium as the venue and enlisted his current students to perform as well. They recruited friends (all music and theater alumni) who were scattered throughout the NY metropolitan area and even as far away as Richmond, VA to come back home to perform.

The show was a smashing success. They raised almost $4000 for their friends.

These are all kids we've known since they really were kids. They've all grown up to be fine people. We couldn't be more proud of them.

Here's video of a couple of the performances:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206463619048642

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206463540406676

And the Facebook page for the event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/781730738583196



Dave Loechel
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James E Jimmy Campbell
Bedford, VA, USA   USA
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In a world full of bad news, thank you for telling of the good that is being done for people in need.

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fiveiron Alton Scarborough
Wellsboro Pa., USA   USA
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1974 MG MGB "2nd B"
that's great Dave, thanks for sharing. sometimes we need to hear the good news more often

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