Loading ...From The Heart 2 – Charity Concert
Once in a while a cause so worthy comes along that I feel compelled to write about it. This is the case with From The Heart 2, a charity concert staged for a second time to honor the memory of a vibrant, young man and beloved son lost to suicide. The concert idea was conceived by the mother of Eamonn Johnston who has tirelessly worked to craft a legacy to his memory and awareness of the increasing number of young people in Derry and all of Ireland who are lost every day to this evil and upward trend.
Following the success of last years “From The Heart” concert in The Millennium Forum, a second will take place to raise awareness of suicide and honor Eamonn’s memory.
DATE: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Location: Millennium Forum, Derry
Many musical talents will be on show for the concert. Among them are:
Ben Kelly
Damian McGinty (of Celtic Thunder)
Maureen Campbell
Michael Doherty
Mickey Coleman
Niamh McGlinchey
Plunkett McGartland
Stephen Barr
May McFetridge will also be the hilarious host for the evening, plus much more to be announced!
Tickets: £12.50, £15.00, £16.50
All proceeds go to Foyle Search & Rescue: http://www.foylesearchandrescue.org/
Tickets available online:
http://gcldvsh.sed2.info/index.php?view=details&id=178%3Afrom-the-heart-memorial-concert&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=3
Or by telephone: 028 71 264 455
The following is an excerpt from a statement by SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan:
“The marked incidence of suicide in Derry – in particular among young people – is devastating the families and friends of victims and shocking the whole community. We are all left struggling with perplexing questions. No one on their own can establish or express adequate answers. This is a profound issue where we literally have to come together – different agencies, churches, professionals, community groups and families. We have to admire and applaud so much good, hard, sensitive work which is being done and so much of it led by those who have been bereaved by suicide.
Through this follow up concert, Bebe Johnson is determined to do just that. This is a warm way to bring people together to talk openly and honestly about suicide and mental health issues, so that we can encourage our young people to do the same. Bebe has put her heart and soul into the organisation of this concert. In support of her courageous efforts, I would urge people throughout the North West to support this concert, the proceeds of which will go to Foyle Search & Rescue.”
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