Rock4Life Concert Blog

My name is Vivian Hsiung, but my friends call me Mimi. I’m a senior at Thomas Dale High School. This is my first year for Rock 4 Life, which I think is a great activity for orchestra students, and it also benefits the community. I don’t really get involved in activities like this because I didn’t really think doing all the work by myself would make any difference in this world. But ever since I got involved in Rock 4 Life, I came to realize that one person really could make a difference. Even though this is my first year of Rock 4 Life, looking at the pictures and videos from the past years really touched my heart. I can’t believe there is so many kind people using their own money and their time. That got my attention, and also became a motivation for me to sell as many tickets I can because each ticket we sell can help so many kids and families. This concert has gotten lots of attention from local radio stations, television stations, and local newspapers. Without all the students working so hard for this event, it would not have a great come-out. By making this concert a big deal we got people’s attention, and I personally believe that by doing this concert people will realize that if high school students can make a difference to this world, everybody can. Anything you do can help our issues. You can change the world. You might think that hunger is  just an issue in Africa or Asia, but do you know that 40% of the children in Richmond, Virginia are starving? Even the smallest thing can make a difference. That is why you should come to our concert. We are donating all proceeds to help world hunger. Also, by donating canned goods, money to the food bank, or donating one dollar can serve five meals for a starving child. If we can make a difference, you can too.

-Maya E.