VII. Christmas Benefical Concert

On 15th of December The Fund of Dorothy Kantha, the Local Culture Centre and the Art School in Komárno had organized the Christmas Charity Evening together for the seventh time in its history. Before the concert, visitors could buy small Christmas presents in the hallway that has been prepared as a part of our Christmas Exchange programme. In the first part of the orchestra, students of the art school were in the spotlight, performers included Júlia Bundová, Matej Jakubík, Éva Baranyai, András Ölvecky who has sung a poem by Händel. Edina Török has played the piano and Kristína Márkusová has been playing on flute. As the closing bit of the first part, the chamber orchestra of the school have presented their play. After the play of the young actors, Maria Kantha has handed over presents in the name of the foundation to the cancerous children present at the programme in the value of 25000 Sk (829,84 €). In addition, 12 children have received a gift of a total value of 100000 Sk (3319,39 €). The oncology department of the Children’s Clinic in Bratislava has received a gift of 500000 Sk (16596,95 €) in the form of projecting systems, LCD televisions, folding beds and armchairs. At later stages of the programme, dancers have been entertaining the audience. Pupils of Andrea Hodek, Éva Berecz and Mrs. Lacko could show their talent on the stage. In the final parts of the show, teachers of the art school amused the audience with their brilliant play and singing talent. At the end of the show, Maria Kantha has told her best wishes for the holiday and thanked everyone for participating in the programme with particular attention to the audience for coming and supporting the fight against cancer. From the donations of the audience, 43900 Sk has been collected during the night.

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