A 19-year-old music teacher raised $10,000 through a music concert to benefit the Richmond Hospital Foundation.
Sarah Wong organized a music concert, titled Melody of Love, in December to showcase performances by her and her students, including a 70-year-old violinist, to raise funds for the hospital's Medical Imaging Centre campaign.
The funds will go toward new medical imaging technologies at the Richmond Hospital.
“Not only do I hope to help build my students’ confidence on stage, I also hope they can unlock their ability to contribute to their community and demonstrate how their passion for music can do great deeds, within themselves and for the world,” said Wong.
“By donating to Richmond Hospital Foundation, we are impacting the community directly and spreading awareness and a positive message for our young performers and audience members.”
This is the second time Wong has raised money for the foundation with the first being $10,000 that went towards helping those struggling with mental health, according to a Richmond Hospital Foundation media release.
“Sarah and her students’ passion for doing good will continue to bring great joy to the Richmond community. It was touching to see how everyone pulled together on show day despite the heavy snowfall,” said Spencer Gall, campaign director with the Richmond Hospital Foundation.
“Thanks to their generous and kind-hearted efforts, our healthcare teams will have the latest imaging technologies to make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families.”
