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Benefit Concert for The American Heart Association
MicroKnowledge is hosting a concert to benefit the Heart Association Walk. Pianist Matthew Maguire who is currently a senior at The College of St Rose, will be the performer.
The Heart Association's goal of raising $375,000 for the Heart Walk is a lofty one, in collaboratation with The College of St. Rose to host a fundraising event at the Massry Center to help achieve that goal. The event will feature a solo piano performance by Matthew Maguire. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be charitably contributed to the American Heart Association Walk.
About the Heart Association
The mission of the Heart Association:
Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent.
In 1999 the American Heart Association set a bold 10-year goal: To reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. We achieved the reduction in deaths ahead of schedule and made substantial progress against three of the six risk factors. Because of this success, the Board of Directors approved a 2020 Impact Goal. This new goal looks beyond helping people reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by focusing on helping them build stronger health and a better quality of life.
About Matthew Maguire the pianist
Matthew Maguire a 21 year old songwriter and musician, is a senior at the College of St Rose and will graduate in 2014 with a degree in Music Education. The music on this CD is his original work; Matthew composed and is performing the music. The title of the CD, Playing Through Darkness, has a lot of meaning to Matthew. Matthew was diagnosed as a toddler with a visual impairment called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which is a degenerative eye disease, and has relied on his music as an outlet. He is a very talented young man with a lot of passion for music.
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LocationCollege of St Rose Massry Center (View)
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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