Hi List:
I am going to give you a little background on how I have worked up to
this fundraiser idea. It is a little off, but here it goes! A year ago I
went to meet my fiancé's family in Zimbabwe where he grew up. Once there
I was absolutely moved by the epidemic of AIDS there and how it is
effecting their children. Millions will be orphaned by AIDS in a country
where they are already poverty stricken.
Since my return I have been brainstorming on ideas to raise money and
awareness to this epidemic in Africa. And I decided I would start by
holding a fundraiser for this cause on December 1, 2000 which happens to
be World AIDS day. I will align the occasion with an organization like
UNAIDS or something similar.
My question to you is what type of repertoire would you suggest?
My initial impression was to provide an eclectic show! My background is
primarily opera and some musical theater. I thought I would also invite
other area performers if they are free to participate, and hopefully
invite a choir to perform Negro spirituals.
This is a pretty demanding task so the more help you offer the better!
Any suggestions?
Christie Connolley
Mezzo-Soprano
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