Did you know that by donating your car to Songs of Love, not only are you helping us to underwrite the cost of bringing more personalized, original songs to sick and disabled children, but you are reaping benefits as well! First, donating your car is much easier than trying to sell or trade in your car. Additionally, you could be eligible for a 2010 Fair Market Value tax deduction on your car donation. Basically, come tax time, you'll enjoy the benefits of a tax deduction. Of course, the best benefit is clear in our thank you letters from children and families who have received songs from Songs of Love. One such letter comes to us today from the family of Olivia Jimenez. As we step into the new year, it's great to be reminded of the purpose of the work we do. Enjoy!
My daughter Olivia received her song. It was just beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes from the emotions. Her school will be holding a benefit fundraiser and this song will defintiley be shared with everyone that day. We are originally from Flushing Queens, NY. We moved here 5 yrs ago and I see you guys are in Forest Hills. That area is great happening spot with neat stores and great food!
Thank you so much, these song creations are a wonderful way to bring encouragement to these kids. It really brightened up Olivia's day and ours! The tune is catchy and on point.
-Ginger
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
"Thank You" Letters - December 28th, 2010
Greetings, Songs of Love family! We hope everyone is having a wonderful time with friends and family as we say goodbye to 2010. Remember, you can donate your car or make a cash donation at any time to help us bring more music to more sick children around the world. You can read more about the work we're doing and how it's impacting the kids by looking at the thank you letter below and many other thank you letters on this blog. It's a simple as a phone call or a visit to our website - you too can make a car donation or even donate your time to helping the cause. And now, today's thank you letter!
You are absolutely amazing! Every parent looks forward to seeing their kids craw, or say their first words. We were those parents too, but soon after Caleb was born we found out our enjoyment was going to be a little different. We got excited when we were discharged from Children's Hospital after two months. We get excited when Caleb is seizure free for a day, week, or month and when he holds his head up on his own we jump with joy. That's when we get the biggest smile! Caleb has taught us a lot about being parents and how to be his. We are so thankful we have him!
The song you wrote for Caleb captures all of the positive aspects of his life. It's wonderful because we have a lot of negatives. We have listened to the song a lot, okay like fifteen times. We love it and Caleb is starting to make the connections. He looks for Brewster and Duke and smiles when he hears Aunt Kay, Kay's name. You did a great job, and I can't wait for everyone to hear the song. Thank you so much for this great gift we will cherish forever!
The Isenbarg Family
You are absolutely amazing! Every parent looks forward to seeing their kids craw, or say their first words. We were those parents too, but soon after Caleb was born we found out our enjoyment was going to be a little different. We got excited when we were discharged from Children's Hospital after two months. We get excited when Caleb is seizure free for a day, week, or month and when he holds his head up on his own we jump with joy. That's when we get the biggest smile! Caleb has taught us a lot about being parents and how to be his. We are so thankful we have him!
The song you wrote for Caleb captures all of the positive aspects of his life. It's wonderful because we have a lot of negatives. We have listened to the song a lot, okay like fifteen times. We love it and Caleb is starting to make the connections. He looks for Brewster and Duke and smiles when he hears Aunt Kay, Kay's name. You did a great job, and I can't wait for everyone to hear the song. Thank you so much for this great gift we will cherish forever!
The Isenbarg Family
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
"Thank You" Letters - December 22nd, 2010
A "thank you" letter to Songs of Love is really a "thank you" letter to you and our selfless supporters. If you know anyone who is looking to donate a car or seeking out a charity to donate to, please let them know about Songs of Love. The more support we have, the better our chances of reaching many more children next year and for many years to come. Letters like the one below truly tell the story from the perspective of those most affected by the songs - the children themselves. Our programs, like our events and our car donation program, all go to benefit the creation and production of songs for children who really need them. With that in mind, we share with you the following letter.
Hi,
Thank you so much for the best song ever, we didn't give you much to work with, but it's the best song ever, we just cried with joy even the boys cried, but then later started singing along. The song never gets old, and never will. I made a Slide Show to go with the song, please check it out on the blog www.thefullmerboyz.blogspot.com I have ask people to leave feedback about songs of love and how the song made them feel.It's awsome Primary Children's Hospital never heard of Songs of Love, but because of Lucas they do and have already told other families about the foundation.
I would love to send you a DVD of the Slide Show if you would like, just let me know what your address is.
Once again Thank You so much.
Love Lucas and Fullmer Family.
Hi,
Thank you so much for the best song ever, we didn't give you much to work with, but it's the best song ever, we just cried with joy even the boys cried, but then later started singing along. The song never gets old, and never will. I made a Slide Show to go with the song, please check it out on the blog www.thefullmerboyz.blogspot.com I have ask people to leave feedback about songs of love and how the song made them feel.It's awsome Primary Children's Hospital never heard of Songs of Love, but because of Lucas they do and have already told other families about the foundation.
I would love to send you a DVD of the Slide Show if you would like, just let me know what your address is.
Once again Thank You so much.
Love Lucas and Fullmer Family.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
"Thank You" Letters - December 16th, 2010
Today, we take a look at another letter from a child who benefited from a car donation, cash donation or time donation from people like you. Without your help, this wouldn't have been possible. Without your help, we wouldn't be in operation. Your donations keep our organization alive.
A few dollars can help fund a song. A car donation can help fund many songs. Please consider being a donor!
Hello John,
My name is Kim Davis, and my son Andrew is autistic. He just graduated from Rock Creek School in Frederick MD this past Friday.
I wanted to say thank you for the song that you wrote especially for him, and also thanks to the singer on the song, Ernie Gold. This is a wonderful thing you are doing. I will tell you that this was a very emotional day and there were many tears in that room that night. The kids in my son's graduating class (all six of them) struggle on a daily basis, each with their own set of issues. And yet they are happy and willing to put forth the effort it takes just to get through a single day. Speaking for myself and my family, we have learned more from my son, then we ever could have hoped to learn, had he not blessed us all with his presence. We all tend to take things for granted and something like this makes us realize how lucky each and every one of us are. Our complaints about traffic, getting up for work, having to wait in line etc etc are just so minimal and really not so important. Yet most of us find ourselves doing just that. This can certainly be a wake up call for that.
The song you wrote for my son was exactly the kind of music he likes to listen to. I was impressed that you took not only the information you were given about his interests and his family members etc, but also the style of music he likes. WoW you are amazing. You deserve so much more than this silly email, but it's all I have to give you right now. I want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. I know that many of the children you write these songs for are in hospitals and some are dying. That you give of yourself like this to these kids has made you a very special human being. Do not know what your religious convictions are, am not always sure of my own, but I do know that you are a very special person and are blessed by God. We are all blessed by God to have someone like you out there. And yes this also goes to all those wonderful amazing people who work with you on this project of love. Thank you so much to all of you. And yes I do Thank God for people like you, out there in this sometimes ugly world we live in. It's so comforting and reassuring to know that you are out there. It gives us back our sometimes failing faith in human kind.
Keep up the amazing work.
Kim Davis
Frederick, MD
A few dollars can help fund a song. A car donation can help fund many songs. Please consider being a donor!
Hello John,
My name is Kim Davis, and my son Andrew is autistic. He just graduated from Rock Creek School in Frederick MD this past Friday.
I wanted to say thank you for the song that you wrote especially for him, and also thanks to the singer on the song, Ernie Gold. This is a wonderful thing you are doing. I will tell you that this was a very emotional day and there were many tears in that room that night. The kids in my son's graduating class (all six of them) struggle on a daily basis, each with their own set of issues. And yet they are happy and willing to put forth the effort it takes just to get through a single day. Speaking for myself and my family, we have learned more from my son, then we ever could have hoped to learn, had he not blessed us all with his presence. We all tend to take things for granted and something like this makes us realize how lucky each and every one of us are. Our complaints about traffic, getting up for work, having to wait in line etc etc are just so minimal and really not so important. Yet most of us find ourselves doing just that. This can certainly be a wake up call for that.
The song you wrote for my son was exactly the kind of music he likes to listen to. I was impressed that you took not only the information you were given about his interests and his family members etc, but also the style of music he likes. WoW you are amazing. You deserve so much more than this silly email, but it's all I have to give you right now. I want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. I know that many of the children you write these songs for are in hospitals and some are dying. That you give of yourself like this to these kids has made you a very special human being. Do not know what your religious convictions are, am not always sure of my own, but I do know that you are a very special person and are blessed by God. We are all blessed by God to have someone like you out there. And yes this also goes to all those wonderful amazing people who work with you on this project of love. Thank you so much to all of you. And yes I do Thank God for people like you, out there in this sometimes ugly world we live in. It's so comforting and reassuring to know that you are out there. It gives us back our sometimes failing faith in human kind.
Keep up the amazing work.
Kim Davis
Frederick, MD
Monday, December 13, 2010
"Thank You" Letters - December 13th, 2010
Thank you for your continued support, even in these difficult financial times. Whether you made a car donation, donated time or donated money, you made a major difference, not only for our organization, but for the many children to whom we reach out every day. This brings us to the heart of the "Thank You Letter" segment on the blog. We want you to see the difference in the words of the children and families themselves. It really strengthens our faith that everyone is working with us to help. These thank you letters are as much to you as they are to our songwriters and the team that works every day to get the songs out to them. In essence - we thank you. If you would like more information on donating your car or funds or volunteering your time, please let us know. And now, today's thank you letter!
Hello John,
My name is Kim Davis, and my son Andrew is autistic. He just graduated from Rock Creek School in Frederick MD this past Friday.
I wanted to say thank you for the song that you wrote especially for him, and also thanks to the singer on the song, Ernie Gold. This is a wonderful thing you are doing. I will tell you that this was a very emotional day and there were many tears in that room that night. The kids in my son's graduating class (all six of them) struggle on a daily basis, each with their own set of issues. And yet they are happy and willing to put forth the effort it takes just to get through a single day. Speaking for myself and my family, we have learned more from my son, then we ever could have hoped to learn, had he not blessed us all with his presence. We all tend to take things for granted and something like this makes us realize how lucky each and every one of us are. Our complaints about traffic, getting up for work, having to wait in line etc etc are just so minimal and really not so important. Yet most of us find ourselves doing just that. This can certainly be a wake up call for that.
The song you wrote for my son was exactly the kind of music he likes to listen to. I was impressed that you took not only the information you were given about his interests and his family members etc, but also the style of music he likes. WoW you are amazing. You deserve so much more than this silly email, but it's all I have to give you right now. I want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. I know that many of the children you write these songs for are in hospitals and some are dying. That you give of yourself like this to these kids has made you a very special human being. Do not know what your religious convictions are, am not always sure of my own, but I do know that you are a very special person and are blessed by God. We are all blessed by God to have someone like you out there. And yes this also goes to all those wonderful amazing people who work with you on this project of love. Thank you so much to all of you. And yes I do Thank God for people like you, out there in this sometimes ugly world we live in. It's so comforting and reassuring to know that you are out there. It gives us back our sometimes failing faith in human kind.
Keep up the amazing work.
Kim Davis
Frederick, MD
Hello John,
My name is Kim Davis, and my son Andrew is autistic. He just graduated from Rock Creek School in Frederick MD this past Friday.
I wanted to say thank you for the song that you wrote especially for him, and also thanks to the singer on the song, Ernie Gold. This is a wonderful thing you are doing. I will tell you that this was a very emotional day and there were many tears in that room that night. The kids in my son's graduating class (all six of them) struggle on a daily basis, each with their own set of issues. And yet they are happy and willing to put forth the effort it takes just to get through a single day. Speaking for myself and my family, we have learned more from my son, then we ever could have hoped to learn, had he not blessed us all with his presence. We all tend to take things for granted and something like this makes us realize how lucky each and every one of us are. Our complaints about traffic, getting up for work, having to wait in line etc etc are just so minimal and really not so important. Yet most of us find ourselves doing just that. This can certainly be a wake up call for that.
The song you wrote for my son was exactly the kind of music he likes to listen to. I was impressed that you took not only the information you were given about his interests and his family members etc, but also the style of music he likes. WoW you are amazing. You deserve so much more than this silly email, but it's all I have to give you right now. I want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. I know that many of the children you write these songs for are in hospitals and some are dying. That you give of yourself like this to these kids has made you a very special human being. Do not know what your religious convictions are, am not always sure of my own, but I do know that you are a very special person and are blessed by God. We are all blessed by God to have someone like you out there. And yes this also goes to all those wonderful amazing people who work with you on this project of love. Thank you so much to all of you. And yes I do Thank God for people like you, out there in this sometimes ugly world we live in. It's so comforting and reassuring to know that you are out there. It gives us back our sometimes failing faith in human kind.
Keep up the amazing work.
Kim Davis
Frederick, MD
Friday, December 10, 2010
"Thank You" Letters - December 10th, 2010
We're ending the week on a high note here at Songs of Love with our latest letter! We are also ending the year on a high note, despite what ended up being a trying year financially. Through our car donation program and the support of people like you, we will make it to another year of making healing music for children dealing with terminal illnesses. We are, however, not out of the woods quite yet. We still need as much support as we can gather. If you are considering donating a car, please contact us for more information. This will ensure that 2011 is a successful, fruitful year - hopefully, we can bring the number of children we reach per year back up to our usual and increase outreach once again! Please remember - we can't do it alone.
Subject: Song for Kellen Walden
Good afternoon. I wanted to share with you how absolutely delighted we are to have received your gift of song for my son, Kellen Walden. The vocals, by Carl Allocco are incredible. (We find ourselves humming to the tune long after the song is over). What an incredible gift this is!
We have sent out an email introduction to our friends and family and hopefully they will be downloading and enjoying Kellen's tune very soon. We certainly did.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this special service. Your Team is really utilizing their talents to make a difference! Not only does this lift the spirits of the child, but surely puts a smile on the face of the mom's, dad's, big brothers etc.
Our son, Kellen, was ten years old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor on December 10, 2009. On December 11, 2009 after a 9 hour emergency operation, a very talented surgeon and his Team removed 100% of the tumor. Unfortunately, after the path reports came back, it was determined that it was malignant and a very very rare type. Kellen underwent 4 rounds of chemo, and 30 cycles of proton radiation at the University of Florida in Jacksonville . In late May, he finished his treatments; and just today, he received the "all clear" sign from the doctor that his MRI is perfect! It has been quite a journey but we have encountered a lot of love and compassion along the way. Songs of Love was a huge "bright spot" for us.
We know Kellen will be well, and live a long and wonderful life. Thanks for being a part of his recovery and making a difference.
Subject: Song for Kellen Walden
Good afternoon. I wanted to share with you how absolutely delighted we are to have received your gift of song for my son, Kellen Walden. The vocals, by Carl Allocco are incredible. (We find ourselves humming to the tune long after the song is over). What an incredible gift this is!
We have sent out an email introduction to our friends and family and hopefully they will be downloading and enjoying Kellen's tune very soon. We certainly did.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this special service. Your Team is really utilizing their talents to make a difference! Not only does this lift the spirits of the child, but surely puts a smile on the face of the mom's, dad's, big brothers etc.
Our son, Kellen, was ten years old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor on December 10, 2009. On December 11, 2009 after a 9 hour emergency operation, a very talented surgeon and his Team removed 100% of the tumor. Unfortunately, after the path reports came back, it was determined that it was malignant and a very very rare type. Kellen underwent 4 rounds of chemo, and 30 cycles of proton radiation at the University of Florida in Jacksonville . In late May, he finished his treatments; and just today, he received the "all clear" sign from the doctor that his MRI is perfect! It has been quite a journey but we have encountered a lot of love and compassion along the way. Songs of Love was a huge "bright spot" for us.
We know Kellen will be well, and live a long and wonderful life. Thanks for being a part of his recovery and making a difference.
Featured Child – Carolina Laboy Torres
10-year-old Carolina Laboy Torres is a cerebral palsy patient from Puerto Rico. She received her Song of Love in person on September 10th when John Beltzer came out to Puerto Rico to record the song with everyone at a fundraiser organized by Britney Vargas! Carolina loves to go shopping with her mom and dad and loves listening to music with her sister, Krystal, especially the music of Luis Fonsi. She also loves hanging out with her cousin Rafaelito and spending time with her dog, Violeta! We are so excited that we were able to give Carolina her very own song of love in person!
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