Wow. That is what I feel when I watch this trailer. That and a giant lump in my throat.
Not only am I amazed by the talent and dedication of my brother in law, the actors, and the producing theater Burnt Thicket, but I am ever reminded of the importance of others hearing stories like 18’s. Real stories. Unimaginable stories. Stories of pain. Stories of Hope.
I am filled with gratitude to be a part of the amazing team at Raise Their Voice. Though the ground is shakey some days, I know we are moving in the right direction. When we are pushed outside of our comfort zone, tested and stretched, that is when we grow. That is when we become a part of the stories of hope. That is when lives are changed. Especially our own.
At Raise Their Voice our wheels are turning, and as our Feb.29 deadline of $120,000 approaches, our faith is building. We are just under 50% of the way towards our goal… And are believing for this tour to come together. And not just believing, but working. Planning. Praying.
So now is the time when I suggest that you consider partnering with us. Because it isn’t for me, or the actors or the playwright. It is for hope. It is for the people behind the stories, those that have been victimized and enslaved. Those that are crying out, and need to know that they can fight. They can make it. One day, their voice will be heard, and they will share their stories.
It never ceases to amaze me that a person that was despised and rejected, forgotten and given up on, becomes a hero when they find their voice to share their story. Help us raise their voice.
support the tour at www.shehasaname.net
Tour Dates :
Lethbridge | May 23 – 27*
Saskatoon | May 30 – June 3
Ottawa | June 6 – June 10
Montreal | June 14 – 24*
Halifax | July 3 – 8
Winnipeg | July 18 – 29*
Calgary | August 3 – 11*
Edmonton | August 16 – 26
Victoria | August 24 – September 3*
Vancouver | September 6 – 16
Kelowna | September 17 – 30
Red Deer | October 1 – 6*
* Confirmed dates. All other dates and cities subject to change