Hi Jeff and Hungry for Music,
I am writting on behalf of Bridges Across Borders Music program at the Casa Elizabeth orphange, we can only say thank you for your incredible support. Right now, one of our first violin students is graduating from high school. Her name is Nora Alicia Gaspar she now plays with the mariachi band at the COBACH and is already teaching others how to play. You first donated to us in 2003 about 15 violins, and we took them to the Casa Elizabeth orphanage in Imuris, Mexico.
Right now Mary Kierzyk is the official teacher (Jennifer Sordyl was the first and who you sent violins) with the Casa Elizabeth and she is supporting Nora Alicia Gaspar, our first graduate to go teach once a week to the kids at the orphanage. Nora and another graduate, Marlin want to pass on the a lesson they learned from Hungry for Music.
The gift that Hungry from Music gave them is with them now, they are finding a way to support themselves through teaching. Nora wants to teach children who can not have a violin and Marlin also wants to teach those who can not afford a violin, but have a talent. They are looking for 10 violins to start, in this way they can share with others what they have learned.
Nora says “playing the violin has meant a new road for me, a unique learning experience and has taught me appreciation, positive feelings, and dedication. The violin has motivated me to continue learning.”
Jeff, your program has open doors for all of us. The music program is been a way to help us all to grow thank you . Marlin and Nora and others have flourished with the music Hungry for Music provided. Your organization is an inspiration for us all.
Ana Maria Vasquez
Imuris, Mexico
