Mission Statement:
To brighten the lives of children of all ages through the gift of songs and stories.
Chris Harmon sings to a patient at Rady Children's Hospital.
The first CD was produced in 2003, when Jeff Gelder was tasked in a Landmark Education class to come up with a project that would enhance the community and ultimately take on a life of its own. That’s just what has happened, as Gelder now fields many inquiries about the CD all year long. “This year we hope to once again have CD’s for Children’s Hospital’s in San Diego, Milwaukee, Denver, Albuquerque, Orange County, New Orleans, Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Delaware, New York, Oakland, Omaha, Rhode Island and Singapore! We’ve also had requests from other hospitals around the country.
For every $10.00 donation a child will receive a CD of their own,” says Gelder. “This is a labor of love that is received with much joy by children who are unfortunately spending the holiday season in the hospital and their siblings, who often crave attention due to so much being given to the ailing member of their family,” Gelder said. “We appreciate all donations! The more donations the more children that will be receiving a CD.”
Jeff Gelder at the 2011 CD Release Event with the host!
Karl Anthony & Teri Wilder perform at the 2011 CD Release Event to benefit families at the Ronald McDonald House San Diego!