Music for Magnetic Moments concert raises over $9,000 for MRI campaign

Cheque of $9,055 presented to AMGH Foundation’s MRI campaign. (Back row, L-R): Crystal Brennan-Yeo, Finola MacGinty, Evie Shand, Kelly Richards, Marianne Hogan, Eleanor Robnson, Warren Robinson and Brenda Couture. (Front, L-R): Rev. Anthony Lobo, Brenda Teichert, Laura Herman (AMGH), Maggie Grace, Alexa Yeo, Lili Glen, and Rev. Timothy Etsenamhe.

By: Kate Smith

The spirit of giving was strong during the Music for Magnetic Moments concert held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Goderich on October 23.

With an original aim to raise around $5,000, when the concert ended and funds were tallied, it was announced a total of $8,900 was raised. As people were leaving, audience members donated more to pass the $9,000 mark.

Organised by 16-year-old local musician Alexa Yeo, the evening will also feature performances by Yeo, along with Hearthstone and Maggie Grace.

Alexa wishes to thank the Goderich and surrounding community for their outstanding support, both in attending the concert and with their generous donations. Alexa was overwhelmed from the generosity of those in attendance.

“The evening was a success because of all the amazing people who came together to make it happen,” said Alexa.

Nearly 180 attended the evening musical fundraiser.

“I was so thankful for the community, for their generosity and for the musicians and everyone else who helped make this night happen,” stated Alexa.

Contributing to something so meaningful and needed in this community, Alexa felt like she was doing her part to help.

“It made me feel like I was doing my part in that maybe me doing this, could benefit so many lives in the long run,” Alexa added.

Alexa also extends her appreciation to all the musicians – Maggie Grace, Hearthstone and Lili Glen – who shared the stage with her, as well as the Lake Huron Catholic Family of Parishes, who hosted the concert and Brendan Couture for donating his time and equipment for audio.

Others who helped make the evening a success were Warren and Eleanor Robinson – founders of the Celtic Festival - who hosted the rehearsals in their home, and Alexa’s mother Crystal who helped organise the event.

MicroAge Basics printed the posted, and Kimberley Payne, Executive Director of the AMGH Foundation helped coordinate for this event.

Alexa is incredibly grateful for all who stepped up to make this event a success, including Mackenzie Terenzi, a volunteer taking photos of the concert.

An evening of local talent and music has led to a sizeable donation to the MRI campaign, making a difference with local healthcare.