Dear Editor,
I am writing to thank all supporters of the concert held on
March 20, 2011 at Bethany Church. Together we raised over $3,800 to support
American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan! The concert included musicians from
Randolph, Rochester, St. Albans, and Braintree, and the silent auction
contained a wide variety of items, from handmade crafts and quilts, to
snowboards and products and services from local businesses. I am especially
grateful to Japanese exchange student Tina Goto for her participation, and
beautiful playing on the piano, as well as for the beautiful voices of so many
community members. Regrettably, a few items donated to the silent auction were
not included in the auction held on Sunday. These items are available for
silent bidding in the downstairs of Bethany Church, Main St., Randolph; bidding
will close at 1 PM on Sunday, March 27th, and all proceeds will
continue to support the relief efforts of the American Red Cross in Japan. I am
grateful for Vermont/New Hampshire Valley Red Cross Executive Director for
being in attendance, and receiving the proceeds of this past Sunday's event.
Personally through this experience, I have grown ever more grateful to live in
a place that both embraces both music and charitable giving to such an extent;
it is what helps make us a unique, strong, and beautiful community. Again,
thank you.
Sincerely,
Christopher Smith
Braintree, Vermont
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