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February 5, 2015
Love Doesn’t Hurt- an Evening of Romance
Love doesn’t hurt... in a nutshell that phrase says all you need to know about abusive relationships. Love doesn’t hit, love doesn’t berate, love doesn’t segregate and it doesn’t take away yourself, at least its not supposed to. Sometimes something pretending to be love does these things but nobody should have to endure it. Lucky for us in Kamloops there are some loving and supportive people and organizations who know this better than anyone and work long and tirelessly to help women and children get out of abusive relationships. The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Women’s Shelter has a long history in our community, helping hundreds each year. The organization, which is a final lifeline for many, is completely non-profit and thankful to the community for much needed support. A fun way to get involved, be entertained and show your love is happening on Thursday, February 12 with an opportunity for an early Valentine’s Day date for all the romantics in Kamloops. Walter Quinlan, a songwriter and guitarist has organized “Love Doesn’t Hurt – A Night of Music to Fill Your Hearts” as a way to raise much-needed funds for the Kamloops YMCAYWCA Women’s Shelter. “Events like these not only raise money to help our Shelter continue to operate, but also raise awareness so people know that there is help when they need it,” said Michele Walker, general manager of the Women’s Shelter. “My first thought was simply to throw a fundraiser to help the Women’s Shelter,” explains Walter. “What’s been really great is working with Michele. She made me realize that it’s not just the money that counts, the support matters
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to the people who work and stay there at the Shelter. It really makes it a special event for me.” Walter has gathered some of his friends from the music community here in Kamloops, arranged a house band which will back up a number of talented local singers who are all donating their time and talents to the night and the cause. Local talented musicians like Jim Cochran and Rob Gretsinger will accompany musical acts such as Rita Harpe, Always Elvis and Boppin’ Bob and Lea to provide a great show. “Everyone has been so great and supportive,” he finishes. “The Grind is turning off the house lights, stringing romantic lights and decorating the tables with candles and roses. It’s going to be a real Valentine’s Day like atmosphere. Michele is leaving cards at the tables so that the people who are sitting can send notes of support and love to the residents at the Shelter. It is bringing up a whole other side to this, showing the people at the Shelter that people care about them. Everything from the start has just had such a great vibe and spirit because everyone is putting their heart into it.” Single or attached, do something meaningful this year in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. There are many ways to show love and this way will not only warm your heart but the hearts of people who need to learn what real love is in the biggest way! Tickets are available at the Grind for a suggested donation of $10 per ticket for the February 12 concert. The Grind is located at Fourth and Lansdowne here in Downtown Kamloops. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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