Presenting a Breck Middle School Interest to Action Project organized by Henry Childs ’28
Angel Foundation
Classical Benefit Concert
Friday, April 16, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom link:
http://breck.link/angel-foundation-concert Passcode: AngelDonor
Angel Foundation
Classical Benefit Concert
Friday, April 16, 2021 6 7:00 P.M. Organized by Henry Childs ’28
Danse Rustique ............................................................................... William Henry Squire Henry Childs, cello Hunter’s Chorus....................................................................................C. M. von Webern Sara Ali, violin Scherzo......................................................................................... Ludwig van Beethoven Morgan Backstrom, cello Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 3................................................................ J. S. Bach Anna Harrington, viola Meditation from Thais...............................................................................Jules Massenet Lauren To, violin The Swan........................................................................................... Camille Saint-Saëns Ruby Wold, Cello Concerto in A Minor, 1st Movement.........................................................Antonio Vivaldi Olivia Teeter, violin Gymnopédies..................................................................................................... Érik Satie Gabrielle Johansson, cello • Kara Johansson, piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor (Allegro Moderato)..................................... Henri Wieniawski Vladimir Tsiper, violin • Irina Elkina, piano
A Message from Henry Hello everyone! My name is Henry Childs and the idea of this concert came from my mom’s cancer work. My mom is a radiation oncologist who works at Minnesota Oncology. I first learned about the Angel Foundation when she mentioned it at one of our daily dinner talks. The Angel Foundation is a part of the Cancer Society which provides financial support for people who need it.
The History of the Angel Foundation, from MNAngel.org: “In 1964, a sixteen-year-old star athlete and student named Jim Deming died of leukemia. He left behind a grieving family, a best friend named Mark, and a very special girlfriend named Margie. While Jim lay dying, Mark promised him that he would work in the field of cancer and that he would always take care of Margie. Right before their senior year of college, Mark and Margie married and, following graduation, Mark started Medical School. His specialty was oncology. Following Mark’s residency and the birth of two children, Margie knew that she wanted to be involved in the field of cancer as well. She created a role as patient advocate for cancer patients and was able to see firsthand how many issues that cancer patients face and the heartbreaking decisions they have to make. “Do I buy medication or do I pay my rent?” “Should I cut my medication in half and hope it works so that I can afford groceries to feed my family?” Others may consider, “Should I stop treatment and try to go back to work to help with expenses?” The requests continued, and with nowhere to turn to help these families, Margie felt compelled to start a non-profit organization that would meet these needs for adult cancer patients and their families.”
Angel Foundation is Born In 2001, with funds from the doctors in her husband’s oncology practice — Minnesota Oncology Hematology P.A. — (now Minnesota Oncology) Angel Foundation was born. Since its inception, Angel Foundation has provided millions of dollars in non-medical emergency financial assistance so families struggling with a cancer diagnosis don’t have to face another set of worries.
Facing Cancer Together In 2005, a program for children who have a parent or grandparent with cancer was created. This yearlong educational support program, called Facing Cancer Together, has evolved to have a family focus, helping families gain understanding, strength and hope as they face the challenges of cancer together. It has proved to be invaluable, as many young participants have realized in the program that “they didn’t cause their mom’s cancer.” Margie continues to be involved as founder of Angel Foundation, and Mark is an advisor. Both are as passionate and committed today to helping cancer families as they were in 1964.
In 2019, Angel Foundation supported 128 cancer patients, just in Minnesota. They have $882,000 dollars in funds and I hope that they reach their goal and plow over that this year.
How to Donate Go to MNAngel.org. Click on “Donate,” then select a donation amount. Next, scroll down to designation — a very important step — and in the Additional Comments box, please type “Minnesota Angel Foundation Classical Benefit Concert.” Add in your billing info, then click donate. Thank you!
Thank You
I would like to thank the following people who helped to make this concert possible: The performing artists from the Breck Orchestra program The donors Claudette Laureano Karyl Rice Kathy Tolo, MN Angel Foundation The MN Angel Foundation Audience members