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On Friday, October 6th, Songs of Love was featured on NBC Nightly News on it's "Making A Difference" segment. One of the kids featured was the recipient of the 10,000th "Song of Love" Saeed Boynes who is battling Sickle Cell Disease. The song was recorded by audience members at a Black Eyed Peas concert in Darien Lakes, New York.

On Wednesday, June 29, the Songs of Love Foundation was featured on the CBS/60 Minutes Wednesday with Dan Rather anchoring the segment. It features several children and their families as they experience hearing their "Songs of Love" for the first time. Dan Rather also touches upon John Beltzer's personal story and experiences that would eventually lead to the creation of Songs of Love. Click here for Mac/Ouicktime to watch the segment.

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Bob McGrath of Sesame Street and over 15,000 young Mets fans recorded a personalized ÒSong of LoveÓ at Shea Stadium for 10-year-old Matthew McKinnon.Ê Matthew is receiving treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome Ð an indicator of a number of kidney-affecting diseases Ð at Schneider ChildrenÕs Hospital in New Hyde Park, N.Y. ÊMatt, and avid Mets fan, was present as he witnessed the massive crowd singing their hearts out just for him .ÊBeach Boys ÒPet SoundsÓ co-creator Tony Asher composed the song. Mets PA announcer Alex Anthony added his voice on the song as well. Popular New York TV Weatherman Mr. G contributed a spoken introduction. The Gibson Foundation and the Heather on Earth Music Foundation sponsored the event.

On Friday, August 18th, 2006, Songs of Love Founder John Beltzer and Songs of Love staff presided over the closing bell at NASDAQ. John also performed a special "Song of Love" specially created for the NASDAQ family.ÊNASDAQ was able to get a sense of what it feels like to receive a "Song of Love"!

Through the astounding efforts of one of our Music Messengers, Sandra Rose of Southport, NC, children and their families staying at Give Kids The World are now being given the opportunity to request a "Song of Love" from the Songs of Love Foundation. Sandra has two grandchildren, Zachary and Seth, who have experienced their Wish vacations at Give Kids The World, and have also received their very own "Song of Love." Every family that visits Give Kids The World will be given a Songs of Love brochure that includes the profile sheet that our songwriters use to create each individualized "Song of Love." Songs of Love is grateful to Sandra Rose and Give Kids The World for helping us reach many more children with our Medicine of Musicª! .

On Friday, September 8, The Songs of Love Foundation engaged thousands of Black Eyed Peas fans in the recording of the 10,000th "Song of Love". The concert took place at the Six Flags Darien Lake in New York.Ê The recipient of the milestone song was 14-Year-Old Sickle Cell Anemia patient, Saeed Boynes, who is being treated at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx. The words to the chorus of Saeed's "Song of Love" was shown on 4 huge video screens so all the fans were able to sing along. All of the voices were captured live and recorded right over the song's track! Saaed was presented with his "Song of Love" and a copy of the video of everyone singing his name at his home in the Bronx. Click here to hear the song and see the video.

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New York City Council Member, David Weprin (see photo) and other members of the New York City Council took time off from representing the voices of their constituents to raising their own voices as they sang on Gabby Camacho's "Song of Love" on the steps of New York's City Hall! (Gabby is pictured standing in front of David Weprin) Click here to see video of the event.

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In 1999 David Lee Roth contacted the Songs of Love Foundation asking if he would be able to sing a song for an ailing child. We enthusiastically said yes and he went on to record a "Song of Love" for 9-year-old Ashley Abernathy who was battling leukemia. Recently John Beltzer had a chance meet up with David again during a recent radio interview, in which Dave heard the Ashley Abernathy song for the first time since he recorded it back in 1999. He was pleased to learn that Ashley, now 15, had made a complete recovery. Click here to hear the entire interview.
On a subsequent show on April 12th, David mentioned that he was asked to sing his hit song "Jump" for a private party. He mentioned that his 10,000 fee would be donated to his favorite charity "Songs of Love"! Click here to see a photo of the check presentation. Click here to hear Dave talk about the upcoming party.

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On February 16th, 2006, Songs of Love celebrated its 10th birthday. Later this year, the 10,000th child will have received his or her own "Song of Love". A major event will be held to commemorate both our 10th year and 10,000th "Song of Love". Click here to look through our online 10th Anniversary Yearbook containing many wonderful comments we have received. The Songs of Love Foundation looks forward to the next 10!

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Songs of Love is proud to announce the CD release "The Medicine of Music Country Compilation, Vol. 1". It's available now at Borders, K-Mart and Walmart. It can also be purchased from this web site. This special compilation features hit songs by country artists like Leann Rimes, Vince Gill, George Strait and many others! There is also a 'Song of Love' called "Destiny's Song", written for 11-year-old Destiny Dyer who is battling a rare bone disease. The song is written by Anita Cochran, Tammy Cochran, Deborah Allen and Songs of Love staff writer, Carl Allocco. A first ever 'Songs of Love' video for Destiny's Song has also been produced. A portion from the sale of the CD will go directly to Songs of Love and its mission of music. The video is currently being played on the cable channel GAC (Great American Country). John Alexander, Director of Music Marketing for GAC, spearheaded the project out of Nashville. Songs of Love appreciates his amazing efforts!
Click here to listen to a sample of 'Destiny's Song,' to see the video or to buy the CD!,

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Songs of Love Founder John Beltzer and Songs of Love recipient David Sookhoo were recently interviewed on the new Sirius Satellite Radio Show 'American Voices', hosted by Senator Bill Bradley. The segment aired in June. Click here to hear an .mp3 file of the interview.

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On Wednesday, November 3, the Songs of Love Foundation celebrated its 6,000th "Song of Love" by involving over 450 students of Hofstra University in New York. The milestone song was recorded for leukemia patient Brendan Miranda. Brendan and family were present at the event! This special event was sponsored by Hofstra's Student Government Association, Hillel: The Center for Jewish Life on Campus and the Inter-Fraternity/Sorority Council. Other groups involved are Hofstra's Student Activities, the Newman Club, the Protestant Club, the Muslim Students Association, Circle K, the Hofstra Gospel Ensemble and Sigmacapella. There were many Songs of Love writers who also contributed their talents and voices! They include: Ruth Antrich, David Cooper, Irving Louis Lattin, Carl Allocco, Chris Stavropoulos, Bill Smith, Kathy Hart, Meny Beriro, Candi Beriro, Alwis Demoya, Alex Forbes, John Beltzer, Richard Berardi and Danny Obadia. Click here to hear Brendan's song! Click here to see video of the event!

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Over 100 golfers once again came together in song for Leukemia patient Victor Galfo. Victor is into Rap and is a Yankee fan! Click here to hear his "Song of Love", written and performed by Danny Obadia. Last years song recipient, Riley Goodwin, showed up in person with her Mom Helen and sister Samantha! It was a treat for all the Golfers to meet one of the song recipients in person.

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Songs of Love from Saxe is a collection of personalized songs written by students in workshop classes at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan, CT. Directed and produced by 6th grade teacher, J. Moses, his students wrote and recorded songs for 4 children who had been referred to them through the Songs of Love Foundation. The recording session produced a CD for each of the 4 children. Mr. Moses has also compiled the 4 songs into one collection, to produce a CD that is being sold to benefit the songs of Love Foundation.

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Songs of Love Founder John Beltzer lead a crowd of dignitaries, including New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, in the live recording of a "Song of Love" for 5-year-old leukemia patient David Sookhoo. David was all smiles as he witnessed so many singing his name! Over 1000 people participated in the sing-along at the Queens College Colden Auditorium. Helen Marshall personally invited John to speak on behalf of the Queens, New York based Songs of Love Foundation. The crew of 60 Minutes II was there to tape the event as part of a segment to be anchored by Dan Rather. Click here to see a video clip of the event.

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On August 7th, 2003, over 800 campers of the Blue Rill Day Camp in Monsey, New York, raised their voices for 5-year-old leukemia patient Katie Smercak. 8-year-old Nicole Krinsky sang the lead on Katie's "Song of Love". Nicole's mom and dad, Joyce and Alan, serve on the Songs of Love Foundation advisory board. Nicole's sister, Dana, helped with the event as well. Songs of Love is grateful to the whole Krinsky family! The Blue Rill Day Camp and its owners, Howie & Susan Gulker, have been generous supporters of our mission of music for the past three years. We are grateful to them! Click here to hear Katie's "Song of Love", written by Danny Obadia.

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Friends of the new Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, in Valhalla, NY, scheduled for completion in 2004, performed a "Song of Love" for Westchester Medical Center kidney transplant patient Brett Bollerman. Songs of Love was invited to the special donor event to demonstrate the new hospital's intention of incorporating unique programs for the children. Songs of Love Founder John Beltzer directed the hardhat donning guests in the unfinished lobby as they all raised their voices in song. The Benson-Scott Big Band, a sixteen piece orchestra, also played along on Brett's "Song of Love". This collaboration with the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital will mark the first time that Songs of Love will be on the menu of special programs offered to the children from the very first day a new hospital opens its doors. Click here to hear Brett's "Song of Love" (written and performed by Danny Obadia). Click here to see a WNBC news clip of the event.

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Recently, the Songs of Love Foundation received an email request from Seoul, South Korea, by a caring dad named Jaihyuk Song. He asked if we would create a "Song of Love" for each of his children, 9-year-old Wooseok Song and 5-year-old Seunghyun Song. Both of them have battled end stage renal disease and have each received a kidney transplant and are doing well! The Songs of Love Foundation was delighted to grant the request. The music for Wooseok's and Seunhyun's "Songs of Love" was composed by Ruth Antrich and the words were written by JJ Ko. Younmee Shin, a well known Korean singer, sang lead on Wooseok's song, and the chorus was performed by the The Korean Channel Boys and Girls Choir under the direction of Jae Won Yang. Sisters Sarah and Elizabeth Yi sang the lead on Seunghyun's "Song of Love".

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Recently Elmo took time off from his busy Sesame Street duties to perform on a "Song of Love" for Lydia, a young child battling Neuroblastoma. Click here to hear a sample of Lydia's song! Words & Music by David Kinnoin and Jimmy Hammer.

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During a business networking event at Mickey Mantle's restaurant in New York City, Songs of Love was the chosen charity for the evening. All the attendees, including Goose Gossage, Sparky Lyle, Roy White, Chris Chambliss and Mike Torres from the '78 New York Yankees championship team, sang a "Song of Love" for 14 year-old leukemia patient Daniel Healy. Daniel is an avid Yankee fan! Goose Gossage added a special spoken introduction to Daniel's "Song of Love". Words & Music by Alex Forbes and David Wolfert.

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On September 24th, 2002, the golfers of the 4th Annual Songs of Love Golf Tournament in Hamburg, NJ, helped raise over $20,000 for the Songs of Love Foundation. After pitching some puts, the golfers delightfully sang on pitch for Shaun Field, a 12-year-old child battling leukemia. Click here to hear a sample of Shaun's "Song of Love" and listen to the golfers sing their hearts out! Thanks to Scott Curran, Jeffrey Duncan, Bruce Rothbard and Sam Schiffer for putting it all together! And thanks to the folks of Mass Mutual and Prudential!

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Athletes of the 2002 Maccabi Games took time of from rigorous competition to unite in song for Odell Terry, a child battling Cystic Fibrosis. Odell personally received his "Song of Love" at the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.

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As part of the Songs of Love Foundation's "Raising Funds, Raising Voices!" program, your school can record a one-of-a-kind uplifting personalized song for a sick child and help raise funds for Songs of Love. We invite you to join countless other groups who have become stars in their own right. A recent Songs of Love event prompted Lauren, a Piscataway H.S. Student, to state "It is not just giving money, I don't know of any other organization like it!" . . . (to find out more, click here) .