When Justin Neugeboren decided to apply to be president of Tutor For a Cure, he knew he wanted to bring a musical flare to it while raising money and awareness for a good cause.
Neugeboren, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School, was asked on his application what innovative ideas he’d bring if elected president, and he thought introducing music would be the perfect blend of his passions. Therefore, "Music for a Cure" was born.
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“It’s great because I get to give music lessons, which is something I am very passionate about,” Neugeboren said. “I also get to make money and do charity work while doing it.”
Music for a Cure is a student-run musical instruction organization, specializing in piano, electric guitar, alto/tenor sax, drum set, cello, vocal and trumpet lessons. Each half-hour lesson is $20, with 25 percent of all profits donated to the American Cancer Society.
Neugeboren himself gives lessons in piano and drums, and he’s been overwhelmed by the support that the program has received around the school community.
“It’s been great,” he said. “All of our guidance counselors and school music teachers have been supporting us and helping spread the word. We’ve been getting lots of people who want lessons.”
For more information, visit their website by clicking here, or email musicforacurejfk@gmail.com.
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Joe Targove June 16, 2013 at 08:14 am
I'm willing to donate my party place in east Meadow and my dj services for free to help the kids. ..…Read More dreamcatcher516@gmail.com joe
Mickey June 10, 2013 at 08:25 am
Natalie. I am so sorry to read this. I too have a little 5 yr. old dog who I love desperately...…Read More and I feel your pain. There is another website for an organization that does an amazing job finding lost pets. It's LOSTMYDOGGIE.COM There is a small fee, but they get signs up all over the area and have a phone system set up where everyone in the area of where she was lost gets a PHONE CALL ALERT message to watch for Molly. They leave a phone number and their website address so if anyone has seen her or has her they know where to call. Great system! Check it out! I've never used them, but I HAVE received calls myself recently on 2 separate lost dogs and I've seen the many photos they hung up in my area in Levittown for dogs lost within a few miles of this area. In other words, they DO what they say they will do to help find Molly. Just want you to know what is out there to help you bring Molly home. My grandkids go to school around Grand and Camp Ave. We'll be watching for her! God Bless and good luck! I'm sure she will be returned to you real soon!!
Natalie Molloy June 10, 2013 at 10:14 am
Molly is actually not my dog , however I understandthe feeling of losing a dog and thought it would…Read More be a good idea to post on the Patch.