Rock4Life in Chester, VA!
I was lucky enough to catch an incredible performance by some genuine ONE rock stars on Friday night – and no, they’re not on tour this summer. It was a one night only performance in Chester, VA where students at Thomas Dale High School raised awareness by raising their voices at the annual Rock4Life concert. A 60-piece student orchestra performed on stage accompanied by the high school chorus and the local Offering Band led by vocalist and ONE member Jeanine Guidry. They raised thousands of dollars and all proceeds benefited UNICEF, a ONE partner, and the local Central Virginia Food Bank.
Students arranged and performed popular songs from bands like U2 and Switchfoot. In between each song, they educated the audience about global and local poverty by reading hunger statistics and facts, sharing testimonials, and showing student-made films. The auditorium was packed with over 600 parents, teachers, and community members who all jumped to their feet at the end of the performance!
These young advocates truly inspired me and their community by using their talent and passion for music to fight poverty. They even have plans to visit their congressman to share their efforts with him and learn about what he’s doing in Congress to save lives and prevent suffering. All ONE members can make a difference in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease by sharing their unique gifts and perspectives – join the students of Thomas Dale HS and get involved today! http://www.one.org/us/actnow/
-Lauren Conn
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