I sat in a packed opera house Monday night listening to the musical talents of Laszlo Presser, a Hungarian pianist and singer, who volunteered his time to come do a benefit concert. Proceeds from ticket sales are going to the kids at the children's home where I have the privilege of hanging out weekly. For the past 3 years, various artists have donated their time to performing for a couple of hours and in turn, the kids get a $50 gift each for Christmas. For some of these kids, who have no family at all, this gift will be just about the only thing they get, aside from what the government gives them at Christmas time, which is usually quite minimal. In years past, kids have bought things like new shoes, cosmetics, walkmans and discmans, and other "luxuries" which they otherwise would never be able to afford with their approximately $15/month allowance. Laszlo Presser's songs are filled with words of love and encouragement, and as he asked, "Wouldn't it be great if couples would stay together for a lifetime?" tears were flowing from many eyes. In a country where divorce is over 50% and on the rise, I believe his messages and his presence were not only for the kids, but for those of us who are serving as models for them.
ceo for the kids
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