Helping students in Kenya

Times Reporter       

 

The MetoWe club is hosting their fourth annual benefit concert on April 11 at 7 p.m. The concert, which will be held at Strathmore High School (SHS), includes both music and dance, with bands and artists playing both original and cover songs. The performers are from both the school and the community, and include members of a dance group made up of students from the school. 

“We do the concert every year to help support our international cause of improving access to education. The MetoWe club focuses on both local and global concerns, and members participate in both fundraising and awareness raising initiatives,” said Christine Magill, SHS teacher and organizer of the MetoWe club. 

“We have currently raised $5,700 to build a classroom in Kenya with Free the Children, our goal is $10,000. We have had the opportunity to visit Kenya twice to see the work Free the Children is doing and to learn about Kenyan culture and daily life. 

“Our third trip is happening to Kenya from April 18-28. It’s pretty amazing as we get to see exactly where the money we raise is spent, and we also get to see the impact it has on the community where the schools are built.”

The benefit concert is the largest fundraising event of the year for the club. There will be a silent auction, which includes items like a NutriBullet blender, Rudy Project Sunglasses and gift cards donated by local Strathmore donors such as Dairy Queen, the Roadhouse, and Kal Tire. Donations of $20 or more can also receive tax receipts, and Magill said they are still accepting donations and silent auction items. 

Last year the concert almost sold out so it’s recommended that people pre-purchase their tickets. 

Tickets are $10 each and can be bought in advance by calling 403-934-3135. Anyone wishing to donate can also call that number and ask for Christine Magill.