"Voices of Hope" Sing-a-Thon

For the very first time in Eastview High School’s history, a sing-a-thon was hosted on Friday, February 20, 2009 from 8am to 12am to benefit the Angel Foundation. The name of the exciting event that was preformed is known as “VOICES OF HOPE.” Event coordinator, Judy Sagen says, “The charity embraced the mission to improve the quality of life throughout the cancer experience by providing financial assistance, education, and support to cancer patients and their families throughout the community.” The money from this event went to families in the Eastview Community who need financial support with rent, mortgage, grocery bills, gas, and utility payments that affect their care and treatment.

Judy Sagen, EVHS Women’s Chorale director, came up with the idea of people in the community using their talented voices to raise money for cancer patients. “As a choir, they realized how much the power of music can provide the hope that is essential to the well-being of cancer patient and their families”, says Sagen. Many students at EVHS have been affected by knowing someone who has had cancer. These students came together to create an eventful fundraiser and the money they raised was through performance fees, participant sponsors, corporate sponsorship, ticket sales, and merchandise and food sales.

The event was a major success and is hoped to become an annual event here at Eastview High School. The sing-a-thon reached their goal of over $25,000. "We all will continue to serve as a bridge between despair and hope,” comments Sagen.