Help support the WSO and its music education outreach programs. Arts in our schools help children understand the ultimate expression of their humanity. Longfellow stated that “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Music is unique among all the arts in that musicians can come together from around the world and in an instant, create beauty and harmony. Think of what would be possible in this world, if that were present everywhere.

The Symphony has several outreach programs, an Instrument Loan Program which loans high quality instruments to students that are expensive to rent or own, the annual Family Concert which is free for everyone to enjoy and the School Outreach Program which introduces music to hundreds of elementary school students through out Whatcom County.

You can follow along my marathon training experiences by reading the Sunday Sports Section of the Bellingham Herald or by going on-line Mondays to http://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports. The goal for this fundraising campaign is $26,200. Suggested donation is $26.20. That works out to $1 per mile. If we can reach 1000 donors, we will reach our goal. Of course, any donation is welcome.