TC AZ is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Charity - AZ QCO Code 22218
The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation presented our Sun Lakes music therapy group with a thousand dollar check on March 14, 2024. Tremble Clefs AZ Music Director Sun Joo Lee formally accepted the grant. Carolyn Perkins who directs the Sun Lakes Tremble Clefs and Mutsumi Mori their accompanist were present, beaming with happiness, as were the singers. It was a wonderful Thursday morning! Thank you, Sun Joo, for writing the grant to this community organization, which is dedicated to making life better in Sun Lakes.
A private family foundation has presented us with a ten thousand dollar donation to help us in the coming year to fulfill our central mission. That mission is to provide music therapy to people with Parkinson's disease in an inclusive supportive environment. We also actively seek to add new members, to perform for underserved communities and to inform the community about Parkinson's disease and the value of music therapy. What a wonderful way to begin 2024.
On Wednsday morning, July 26, 2023, Monica Yelin, Outreach Director for Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Arizona, 8th District, came to Sun City to present the Special Congressional Recognition Award to the West Side Tremble Clefs. Sun Joo Lee, Music Director, accepted the award on behalf of the group. At the right is a photo of Ms. Yelin (at left) and Ms. Lee holding the certificate.
Ms. Yelin gave a speech that morning. Here is a copy of that speech:
It is an honor to be here with you. Before I begin, please allow me to acknowledge Music Director Sun Joo Lee, members of the board, leadership, volunteers, stakeholders, community partners, donors and anyone involved in this important cause. I also want to celebrate The West Side Tremble Clefs 15-year anniversary, congratulations on this milestone.
Someone once said your illness does not define you, your courage does. To the patients that are here today, know that we admire you. Your spirits are unbreakable, and your resilience is an inspiration to the world.
Since 2008, The West Side Tremble Clefs have been providing music therapy to many of those with Parkinson’s disease, touching countless lives, and leaving profound imprints along the way. But music is much more than melodies and harmony, it is a powerful healer. Whether it’s through friendship, singing, encouragement and love, you have shown an unwavering dedication for others.
Your impact has not gone unnoticed, words can not express our immense gratitude for your remarkable contributions to this community. Thanks to you, those who struggle have not felt alone, you are their heroes and their beacon of hope. The patients and their families may have forgotten what you said or did, but never how you made them feel.
We can not be prouder for having this group in our district, your sense of humanity and volunteerism is inspiring. Because of your compassion and dedication, your organization has been chosen for such a special award. It is my privilege, on behalf of the United States House of Representatives and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko to present you with this Congressional Recognition Award. Thank you for all you do.
Copy of the text of the award presentation speech given by Monica Yelin, Outreach Director, for Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Arizona, 8th District, on July 26, 2023, in Sun City to the West Side Tremble Clefs.