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'Music for the Mighty' Kelowna event looks to strike fundraising chord

'BC Children91Ƶs Hospital was there for my daughter, and our family, in a way I will never forget,91Ƶ
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It is billed as an evening of music and giving back with a goal of raising funds for BC Children91Ƶs Hospital.

Sponsored by Align West Homes, and its Build For Good initiative, Music for the Mighty will feature live performances, and powerful stories at Revelry Food + Music Hub on Friday, Oct. 4.

The event has deep significance for Jordan Hansum, construction manager at Align West Homes. His daughter was treated for a serious condition at BC Children91Ƶs when she was almost four years old. 

91ƵYour world immediately comes to a halt when you receive news that you pray you91Ƶll never hear," Hansum said. 91ƵYou91Ƶre in shock, helpless, and it91Ƶs all out of your control."

His daughter is now a healthy 10-year-old.

91ƵBC Children91Ƶs Hospital was there for my daughter, and our family, in a way I will never forget,91Ƶ Hansum added. 91ƵI91Ƶm forever grateful, and giving back is my way of showing my continued support and that I haven91Ƶt forgotten.91Ƶ 

Music for the Mighty has raised $20,000 of its $50,000 goal for the social work department at BC Children91Ƶs, which provides assistance to over 300 families each year.

91ƵWe are incredibly grateful to the Music for the Mighty community for ensuring that patients and their families at BC Children91Ƶs receive the support they need and that stress and financial barriers are reduced during their care,91Ƶ said Rita Thodos, executive vice president of philanthropy at BC Children91Ƶs Hospital Foundation. 

Music for the Mighty will feature local Okanagan talent including the newly formed band Gun Shy, a group of Kelowna real estate leaders, along with country artist Michael Daniels and folk singer Myla. 

Tickets and more information are available through . Donations can be made through the .
 



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