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May 2, 2017 by Melinda Beasi

Student Stories: Milena

We’re coming up on the first Power Hour in today’s Valley Gives fundraiser, which means that your donation, no matter how small, between 10:00-10:59AM could help us win $1000! This brings us to our second student plea for the day, from 14-year-old Milena, who is in her second year with the workshop!

“When I was younger, I had the stereotypical connotation of high, off-key music, sung by old people in languages I couldn’t understand. Now, if you say the word ‘Opera’ to me, I think of thousands of wonderful memories, from the loving social environment, to the incredible skills I’ve learned. Act Too Studio’s Opera Workshop is truly a life changing experience. I have grown so much as a performer from just a year, and I can’t wait to continue for as long as possible. We really need donations to continue this program, and believe me when I say, it’s a worthy cause. Please donate to this freaking AMAZING program!!!!”

Please consider Milena and all our teens today during Valley Gives! DONATE NOW!

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