Songs of Love Celebrates its 4000th Song at New York's Central Park!

On Sunday, June 29th, The Songs of Love Foundation commemorated its 4,000th "Song of Love" by holding a huge outdoor recording session specifically set up to bring a smile to the face of 8-year-old cancer patient Danielle Dugan. Danielle is a patient at the Schneider Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park, NY.

Over 250 people raised their voices as they all sang on the chorus of Danielle Dugan's "Song of Love." The song's refrain, "Danielle Dugan, you're really cool and you sure deserve your very own song, you're so pretty that New York City has decided to sing along", was quickly learned by a very caring crowd wanting to give all their love for Danielle. The special song was written by Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" lyricist Tony Asher and produced by #1 artist Alan O'Day (Undercover Angel). The lead vocal was performed by Donna McDaniel. Donna Grosso and Runner along with former Tower of Power vocalist Tom Bowes, provided the pre-session entertainment. The event was a complete success and Danielle was all smiles as she sat up on the stage witnessing what so many were doing just for her!

Click here above to see photos of the day's event.

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Click .mp3 icon above to hear the complete Danielle Dugan "Song of Love"
along with the caring voices of New York City!

Click here newspaper icon to see the Clyde Haberman New York Times
article.

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"Song of Love" Performed at the new Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Construction Site!

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 .mp3 icon to hear Brett's "Song of Love" (written and performed by Danny Obadia)

Click video button to see a WNBC news clip of the event.

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Friends of the new Maria Fareri Children's Hospital take part in the recording of Brett's "Song of Love"


Brett Bollerman and Mom Bethany with Brett's finished "Song of Love" (photo by Peter Escobedo)



Songs of Love Board Member Geri Fessler(second from left) lends her voice. Her "Heather on Earth" Foundation will fund a music therapy program for the new hospital. (photo by Peter Escobedo)



The Benson-Scott Big Band enhance Brett's "Song of Love." (photo by Peter Escobedo)


Songs of Love Founder, John Beltzer, directing the friends of the new Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. (photo by Peter Escobedo)

Songs of Love In Seoul, South Korea!

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."



Wooseok & Seunghyun holding their "Songs of Love"!



Ruth Antrich, Jae Won Yang and The TKC Boys & Girls Choir



(left to right) John Beltzer, Ruth Antrich, JJ Ko and
Younmee Shin

'78 Championship Yankees Score a Hit Song for Songs of Love!

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.


John Beltzer leads crowd as they sing the chorus to Daniel's "Song of Love"



Goose Gossage adds spoken introduction.



Sparky Lyle raises his voice for Daniel Healy.



Chris Chambliss and Paul Blair sing their hearts out.

Golfers Sing Off For Songs of Love!

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 putts, the golfers delightfully sang on pitch for Shaun Field, a 12-year-old
child battling leukemia.

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!


Giving golfers singing a "Song of Love" as part of the "Raising Funds,
Raising Voices!" program. Founder John Beltzer conducts the chorus.

Athletes Give Gold Medal Performance on "Song of Love"!

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.


Odell Terry Holds His "Song of Love" Up to the Sky!



Athletes of the 2002 Maccabi Games in Memphis raise their voices for Odell Terry.

Songs of Love Reaches 3,000 Songs!

In April 2002, the Songs of Love Foundation reached its 3000th song for ailing children all over the country. The goal for year 2002 is to help another 1,000 children with these special curative compositions. A gathering of some of our regular writers took place in New York City to mark this wonderful milestone.



A group of some of our regular songwriters celebrate our 3,000th "Song of
Love"!