<div><strong>THANK YOU friends and family - we reached our BlG GOAL! We have funded our grants to 6 exceptional youth music programs in the NW region making a difference in the lives of over 100 low-income students.</strong>
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<div><strong>﻿</strong>The <a href="https://www.benfaigin.com/bens-fund" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Ben Faigin Music Opportunity Fund</strong></a> was established to honor Ben Faigin, a young classical cellist who left us too soon. For the past three years, Ben's Fund has underwritten formal music education for over <strong>150 deserving teens</strong>.
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<div><strong>Here is what some of our Tacoma Youth Symphony scholarship students have to say</strong>:
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<div><strong>Sua, age 12, violin</strong>
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<div>“…The financial burden can be overwhelming at times. However, this (scholarship) provided great opportunities and has lifted a significant weight off of my shoulders allowing me to focus on my musical skills and future aspirations without worrying about the financial aspect.”
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<div><strong>Alan, age 16, viola</strong>
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<div>“I can’t express how much this means to me in words. I can only say thanks! I hope your contribution can help me go far in my playing career.”
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<div><strong>Richie, age 17, violin</strong>
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<div>“This scholarship will benefit me and my family in so many ways. My family won’t have to worry about covering costs for this year anymore, which will help a lot since they’re struggling to make ends meet…I will do my best to work hard to become the best violinist I can be.”
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<div><strong>JaKobe, age 12, bass</strong>
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<div>“Unfortunately, my family does not have the financial resources to allow me to participate fully in musical programs offered to enhance my skills…I truly appreciate the award! I’m looking forward to becoming a better musician, learning new skills, meeting other musicians, and building friendships!”
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<div><strong>Zim, age 17, violin</strong>
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<div>“As a Mexican American, my family are sports people. I am the first in my family to want to pursue music and being from a low-income family makes it tough. This scholarship would mean a lot to me as it would remove a financial barrier, helping me go further in my music by allowing me to take lessons.”
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<div><strong>Lyllian, age 15, violin</strong>
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<div>“The first benefit of this scholarship is less worries for my family, and they can have a better focus since our family is so busy.”
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Silvia Waltner

Susan Schwartz

Marguerite Holgate

Anonymous

Nirupa Shah

Art Sale #6 - Kathy Frodsham

Jane Harty

Javier de Lucas Collantes

Bruce Funkhouser and MIchelle Friars

Jennifer Jacobi

Lindsey Echelbarger

Art Sale #5 - Danielle Kim

Chris and David Gedye

Direct Donation to Ben's Fund

Leslie Silverman

David Beck

Art Sale #3 & #4 - Lou & Jennifer Jurcik

Art Sale #2 - Tony Martinelli

George & Viggo Ceratto

Dino & Juliette Aristides

HOPE through MUSIC - Ben Faigin Music Opportunity Fund

Just $909$911$910$909$908$907 to go! Make an impact.

HOPE through MUSIC - Ben Faigin Music Opportunity Fund

Just $909 to go!
Make an impact.