MEET REILLY

Reilly is a passionate and driven student musician who has made the bold decision to defer his college admission to pursue something extraordinary: a year of service and cultural exchange in Cambodia. This fall, he will begin a nine-month internship with Cambodian Living Arts (CLA), a non-profit organization dedicated to reviving and preserving Cambodia's rich artistic heritage, much of which was lost during the Khmer Rouge genocide. As an intern, Reilly will work directly with students and teachers in community arts programs, helping to educate, support, and empower the next generation of Cambodian artists.

As Friends of Reilly, we hope to make his internship financially possible by helping to fund his budgeted expenses. Please consider joining us!

A STATEMENT FROM REILLY

"Music saves lives. It saved Arn Chorn-Pond's life when the Khmer Rouge devastated Cambodia, and it saved mine. Music has been one of the main sources of purpose and healing for me - sometimes the only source. In my darkest times, it became the place I could turn to, a way to transport myself to another world - a world of peace. I believe music can do the same for others. It is a universal language, one that unites people and carries the power to spread love, peace, and healing across cultures.

This October, I will travel to Cambodia to begin my internship with Cambodian Living Arts, working alongside Arn Chorn-Pond and his team to share healing, love, and positivity through the arts. This is more than just a trip - it's an opportunity to take my passion for music and transform it into real-world impact. With your support, I can bring this vision to life, helping to build bridges through music and contribute to a legacy of hope and resilience.

We all need love. We all need healing. Together, we can make a difference."

Reilly was just featured in the Ipswich Local News. Read the profile here:

https://thelocalnews.news/2025/09/10/the-healing-power-of-music-cambodian-genocide-survivor-to-perform-with-orchestra-on-the-hill/

HOW WE CAN HELP

While Reilly has secured this incredible opportunity, the program is unpaid and he will be responsible for covering all travel and living expenses during his time in Cambodia. Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards supporting Reilly and his life-changing mission.

Estimated Expenses:

Round-trip Airfare - $1,500

Housing - $4,000

Food & Living Expenses - $3,200

Travel Insurance & Vaccinations - $800

Emergency Fund & Contingencies - $500

TOTAL GOAL - $10,000

If you are unable to contribute financially, simply sharing this campaign would be greatly appreciated.

YOUR GENEROSITY DOESN'T JUST SUPPORT REILLY - IT WILL UPLIFT AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS AND PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL CONNECTION AND UNDERSTANDING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!

~ Friends of Reilly