A Jazz Journey for Epilepsy Research

Margaret Maye talking with Ann Rohmer on CP24(CityPulse 24) about a Benefit Concert on July 7th, 2007 for Epilepsy Research at Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto. which featured Marek Balata, John Alcorn and Margaret Maye. On November 27th 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, Margaret Maye will have her Fourth Annual Benefit Concert for epilepsy. This year's concert features Jose Feliciano in his - Feliz Navidad - 40th Anniversary World Holiday Tour 2010. José Feliciano who has won eight Grammy Awards. This magical evening will enchant the audience with true feast of spirited and sizzling music, best hits, songs and instrumental pieces, fusion of jazz, Latin, soul and pop. Also appearing on stage will be mezzo-soprano Margaret Maye Tickets http://tickets.ticketwindow.ca/eventperformances.asp?evt=1047&c=43&pg
The following , appeared in the concert program and I wanted to share it with you.

"Not the worldly riches make a man great -- but how he shares them with others"
(John Paul II)

"Człowiek nie jest wielki przez to co posiada, ale przez to, czym dzieli się z innymi"
(Jan Pawel II)

Come a little closer

The title of tonight's concert was chosen because it has many meanings all of which touch every one of us in different ways.

In the world of today, phenomena such us racial and religious conflicts,
terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and other injustices, have permeated our lives and our everyday lexicon.

Fortunately, one thing remains constant: the beauty and meaning of the Arts and the way in which they touch, inspire, rejuvenate and heal us.
Music, especially, as a universal language, has the capacity to link us,to help us transcend our differences in our search of peace and progress.
It touches the heart and gives us the desire to create a better and more harmonious world.

"Come a little closer" brigs beautiful music and wonderful talented artists together and closer to you but....

it is also about awareness, reaching out and getting closer to those who need it most.

Its fund-raising brings us closer to to a remedy.

It is a cause close to our hearts, and one which lifts us higher and closer to what is best in us: our better self and highest humane values -- compassion and love.

While hosting "Come a little Closer", I was able to understand this and much more. I am grateful for it.
I was humbled by the immense response that I have received while working on this event for the benefit of Epilepsy Research.
Hopefully, more people will come to understand this dreadful disease and the needless stigma that surrounds it. More people will come to realize how important brain research is to us all; the brain is the most complicated and yet the least understood organ in our body.
I hope that understanding this problem, will bring us closer to more fundraising events; for much more financial support is needed to move closer to the cure.

From an early childhood God blessed me with voice, love and passion for music. Later on in life I was blessed again, when my wonderful son was born.

Alas,at the age of ten he developed a seizure disorder.The reality is harsh. Sometimes, in despair, I feel like giving up the fight because there is so little I can do. But soon after... I rebel. And begin to fight again. I know that any disease can and will eventually be annihilated, if only there were sufficient funds available.

United, we can make a difference and help in many ways. All of you, who are present here -- everyone has already made a difference!.

Ladies and Gentlemen, My Dear Friends, artists, musicians, organizers, volunteers,
members of the mass media, politicians, our generous sponsors and you, my esteemed audience:

Thank you for all your help and your time, as well as for your good will and financial support. With each small step forward, we are coming a little closer to a positive solution, and with each little step we are closer to grasping the hope of seeing this dream come true.

The same dream that Terry Fox once had. He did not make it, but thanks to him - countless others did. We are on the way to better understanding, better care, help for the sick and at a step at the time... towards a cure.

Thank you so much for your words of support and encouragement.

From the bottom of my heart I thank you all for being here for us.

To all who participated in any way, the healing has begun.

We all come a little closer to ... affirmation of beauty,goodness, compassion, good will, well being, health, happiness, love and life.

Today, these are the very values that we have to emphasize and pay attention to.
Let us celebrate them.

Yours sincerely,

Margaret Maye

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[Gary65]

Margaret Maye Third Annual Benefit Concert for Epilepsy research titled Body and Soul - Tango Passion will Feature Artist of the Year, Juno nominated, critically acclaimed, internationally renowned

Quartango, with Argentinean Tango Dancers Roxana & Fabian Belmonte and mezzo soprano Margaret Maye

on October 20th 2009 at 7:30 PM

at the Saint Lawrence Centre for the Arts, in the Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario

[Gary65]

Margaret's next benefit concert for Epilepsy Research is planed for this coming Thanksgiving week-end at the Saint Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto. There will be two performances on Saturday October 11, 2008 at 3:00 and 8:00 pm:

This October concert,"Intimately Two Hearts", will feature an international star, a legend of Russian music and bard of song - Jeanne Bichevskaya, accompanied by

Gennady Ponomarev,and Margaret Maye.

I hope to see you there. Good health and Happiness, Gary

[what1cand2]

It's good to know that someone with a high profile is speaking out for epilepsy research. Thanks for sharing this video, it will encourage those who may be thinking that no one cares!

[tickyul]

Some of things I have observed while following a high fat/low carb diet: The higher the ketosis (within reason, I am non diabetic so dka is not a problem)=the better I feel, less hunger, better sense of well being, more energy, less cravings, to name a few. I have heard people say that if they are in ketosis, the level does not matter, that is definitely NOT the case for me. The ketogenic diet for me is hard at first, it takes me about 3 weeks just to feel normal. I also limit water & protein.

[londontime58]

Margaret Im glad to see what youre doing in Canada for Epilepsy awareness, keep up the good work.

[AlexRampaul]

Techincally CP24 is the ancromym for CablePulse 24.