MUSIC FOR LIFE 2023
The Lawman Lynch Foundation Inc. (LLF) flagship fundraiser, MUSIC for LIFE, returns on Saturday May 13, 2023; after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since our inception in 2008, we have raised financial and other resources to provide a social safety net for children, youth and the elderly in communities across Jamaica; and since 2012, have been doing the same in Brooklyn New York.
Last year, with very limited resources, we provided close to 2 million JMD in academic grants to vulnerable students, and it is our aim to double that investment for the academic year 2023-2024. We will solidify our partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Social Work Training and Research Center to streamline the support we give to parenting and youth groups. Additionally, we are strengthening our social services initiatives in collaboration with the Salvation Army (Allman Town), by funding back-to-school initiatives, providing book vouchers, school uniforms and other educational necessities to needy families in marginalized communities.
In celebration of our 15th Anniversary, at MUSIC for LIFE 2023, we will honor the contributions of 15 individuals who have made, and continue to make significant contributions to child, youth and community development in the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora, with the 2023 Foundation Awards.
The 2023 LLF Foundation Awards will be conferred to:
- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke
- Trisha Bailey
- Deputy Chief Ruel Stephenson
- Karren Dunkley
- Beverly Nichols
- Clement “Ras Clem” Hume
- Judith Kitson
- Sheron Hamilton Pearson
- Trevor Dixon
- Claudette Powell
- Michelle Arthurton
- Antonette Bovell
- Patrick Maitland
- Keisha Martin
- Blane Stoddart
Performing LIVE on the MUSIC for LIFE 2023 stage are Chino McGregor, Keisha Martin, Future Fambo, DJ Cheem, Chris Thomas the CEO, Schen and Nello Vibes; all backed by the GENNAROOTS Band. The event will be hosted by Ms. Shirley Samuels and Dr. Karren Dunkley.
The 2023 LLF Foundation Awards will be conferred to:
- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke
- Trisha Bailey
- Deputy Chief Ruel Stephenson
- Karren Dunkley
- Beverly Nichols
- Clement “Ras Clem” Hume
- Judith Kitson
- Sheron Hamilton Pearson
- Trevor Dixon
- Claudette Powell
- Michelle Arthurton
- Antonette Bovell
- Patrick Maitland
- Keisha Martin
- Blane Stoddart
Performing LIVE on the MUSIC for LIFE 2023 stage are Chino McGregor, Keisha Martin, Future Fambo, DJ Cheem, Chris Thomas the CEO, Schen and Nello Vibes; all backed by the GENNAROOTS Band. The event will be hosted by Ms. Shirley Samuels and Dr. Karren Dunkley.
Started in 2009
MUSIC for LIFE is one of our flagship annual fundraisers, where we raise needed financial resources to provide educational scholarships to needy children in underprivileged circumstances/communities. We also provide grants for feeding programs targeting children and the elderly.
MUSIC for LIFE and The FOUNDATION Awards
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YOU ARE SUPPORTING A WORTHY CAUSE
Your ticket purchase will (1) support the STEM Program being spearheaded by the Union of Jamaican Alumni Association to help children develop academically. Additionally, you will (2) be supporting the “Civic Education Program” in targeted elementary schools, which is a program promoting positive social behaviour among children/youth in our schools and society. TOGETHER we are investing in the well-being of our children and youth.