Hey friends, family, and supporters! Ryan and I wanted to take a few minutes to update you on this year’s Extended Melody Project.
First of all, the important part, who are we benefiting? This year’s funds and focus of the project is an orphanage in Cambodia associated with the Asia’s Hope Organization. This is a central Ohio based organization that partners local churches with an orphanage and in a sense that church will adopt the orphanage and do its best to help the children and missionaries in whatever ways they can. With the funds we raise this year we are looking to help send the kids to school at the on site school, as well as purchase gifts and clothing for this coming Christmas season. Last year we raised just over 1,800 dollars, which far exceeded our expectations. This year we would love to see the EMP surpass last year’s total and and maybe even find some who want to contribute year round to Asia’s Hope.
The Night of the Show has been set for THIS OCTOBER 30th (doors opening at 7) at the same location: Ibiza 33’s in Mount Vernon, OH. ! Which is almost a month away! So please begin spreading the word and thinking about what contributions you could make the benefit! So far bands that have committed to playing are Clay, Brian Morgante (of Awaken, North Wind) and Halcyon Sea and at least 1 more band TBA at a later date!
We are very excited for this year’s concert. Last year was such a huge success there is already plenty of buzz around campus and town about this year! The benefit and organization we are supporting is top notch and making a huge impact in Cambodia, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to contribute to their efforts! And as usual, the bands who are coming to play are great artists and performers- and we are incredibly grateful to them for volunteering the night to benefit such a great cause!
Keep checking back for more details, updates, and stories from the orphanage and band!
See you all soon!
