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Strumming for Wellness

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Lisa Mannion, aka Ukulady Lisa, is an army veteran, singer-songwriter, music teacher, and soon-to-be art therapist. She was a U.S. Sergeant and paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division as well as a vocalist for the army band. Lisa has been fortunate enough to perform nationwide and overseas in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France (75th D-DAY Anniversary), Walt Disney, Daytona 500, etc.

She is so glad to be back home in “Sweet Home Chicago,” showcasing her original music and solo performances while entertaining audiences with a mix of blues, rock, and folk music. Additionally, she teaches group ukulele lessons to her veteran community throughout the Chicagoland area at American Legion Halls and other military-afflicted organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Allenforce, and At Ease.

Lisa strongly advocates for veterans' mental health awareness and music education. Strumming for Wellness is a therapeutic workshop she designed where veterans and families are taught the basics of the ukulele and how to play the most common chords found in music today. These group ukulele classes convey the healing power of music and create confidence, community, and solace. Help support veterans and their families by providing them with their very own ukuleles after attending our group workshops! Let’s strum up some support and keep the music flowing – Uke can do it, and together, we can continue their musical journey, showing how long-lasting the power of music can be!

**Goal: to provide 20 pre-selected wounded warriors with concert ukuleles and a PA system for the weekly Strumming for Wellness open mic night.











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  • Fritz Anderson
    • $80
    • 2 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $200
    • 2 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 2 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 2 mos
  • Kris Swearingen
    • $150
    • 2 mos
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