During a pre-concert reception, Judd
following her introduction to Dr. C. Vincent Bakeman,
President and CEO of HRDI, told him, "I'm going to
sing from my toenails for the children." Later,
opening with a song entitled "You've Got to Find
Somebody to Love," Judd's music was a blend of
contemporary romantic expression, covering life's
challenges and inspirational.
Dr. Bakeman praised Judd's
humanitarian interests, particularly her concern to
assist children in need. "We are delighted and
greatly appreciative that an individual of Ms. Judd's
stature, would find it in her heart to lend a hand to the
children we serve in the Chicagoland area," Bakeman
said.
"Ms. Judd's willingness to
share the proceeds from her concert with HRDI, will help
lend vital aid to children with physical and mental
disabilities, children addicted to drugs, and other
at-risks youth," he continued. "We applaud Ms.
Judd's sensitivity and generosity, and will extend to her
an invitation to visit one of our facilities in the near
future."
Throughout intervals of Judd's
concert, she expressed gratitude to God, and appreciation
for the opportunity to pursue her love for singing.
"What a celebration it is to sing," she said.
"To be able to do something that you love is
wonderful." Judd also said that music has served as
"healer" for her. "One of the best things
to do when you're feeling down is to go and sing."
The benefit concert was the
brainchild of Sasha Daltonn, a songstress herself, and
the special events director for HRDI. Daltoon also hosts
a gospel brunch on Sunday's at the House of Blues. Last
summer, Daltonn in a chance conversation with D.R. Roach,
personal road manager for Judd, asked him if Judd would
be interested in doing a benefit concert on behalf of
HRDI.
The proceeds from the benefit
concert will go to help support HRDl's Women's
Residential program. Daltonn later contacted Francine
Pope, program Director of the IHOBF, to see if Pope would
be interested in arranging a benefit concert featuring
Judd to benefit IHOBF and HRDI.
HRDI, which was founded in 1974, is
a leading community-based public health and human
services organization in Illinois. It serves over 20,000
persons annually at 20 sites throughout the Chicagoland
area. To access detailed information on all of HRDI
services and programs, visit the HRDI website at:
www/hrdi.org.
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