Dear Friends, The very first 'Song of Love' I ever wrote was for 5-year-old Brittany who had cancer. Her mother put her on the phone, and with the cutest little voice she simply said, "Thank you for my song". After that defining moment, there was no turning back! Since its inception in February of 1996, Songs of Love has produced thousands of songs for more than 300 hospitals across the United States. The pool of artists has grown to over 350 songwriters, singers and instrumentalists who have experienced the excitement of being able to give back with the talents they have been given. When you take into account that entire choruses from schools, businesses and organizations have participated in the recording of these special compositions, many thousands have contributed to this ongoing project! We are proud to say that we have the capabilities of honoring song requests in any language. We believe that there is no stronger way to bring smiles to the faces of sick children than to honor them in their very own song. Children typically tend to play the tapes over and over again. They cannot believe they hear their names and all the things they like mentioned in the songs. The enthusiasm, beauty, and spirit reflected in each song also touches the lives of family members, friends, hospital staff, and soon everyone finds themselves singing along with the music. An article in In Touch, a health magazine, stated that "young patients endure invasive procedures without anesthetics thanks to the comfort their songs provide." The ongoing therapeutic value of each composition deeply affects not only the child, but everyone else who has been affected by the patient's struggle with illness. The songs move beyond one event, and capture the beauty and spirit of each child as they provide lasting joy and encouragement. Songs of Love is dedicated to the memory of my twin brother Julio Beltzer. He wrote and recorded the composition 'Songs of Love' just two months before he died on April 12, 1984. This was his gift to all of us. Songs of Love relies upon the generosity of the public for its funding. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Thank you so much for your support and we welcome you as a member of our symphony. A Big Hug, John Beltzer President Songs of Love Foundation