Artists give hope to cancer patients
21-July-2014
A group of Seychellois artists on Friday joined in the fight against cancer through a charity concert at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS).
Proceeds from the show will go towards a fund to build a centre for cancer patients.
‘Hope Concert’, organised by the Cancer Concern Association (CCA) to celebrate the association’s 15 years of existence, saw the participation of 15 different artists namely Elijah Solda 3d, Flayd, Joe Samy, Telcy, Mervin Camille, DMC Taj, Vanessa Juliette, Jean Ally, Ion Kid, Jahkim, Anna Rose Souris, Joseph Sinon, Regi, Jose Charles and Champion.
Most of the artists offered the audience a live performance accompanied by the Warrior band and Tanmi.
Most people present at the concert were very pleased and enjoyed every song performed. But in the middle of the show, most people had tears in their eyes as musician Barry Gonthier gave his testimony of what he went through when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Throughout the show every artist who came on stage gave a word of courage and hope to the audience as a way of showing that they also care for cancer patients and their families.
Speaking to Seychelles Nation the vice-chairperson of CCA, Josie Michaud Payet, said: “I was a bit worried when we first launched the sale of tickets, but for the past few days my phone has not stopped ringing. People wanted to know where they could buy tickets for the show. I am very happy with the turn-out as it shows that people are aware of the impact of cancer on people’s lives.”
She took the opportunity to thank all those who willingly responded to their appeal and make the Hope Concert a success.
“I would like to thank all the artists, the ICCS IT members and all those who one way or another has helped in this concert. With the money raised we hope to build a centre where people can walk in and get information on cancer, get advice and assistance.”
“The money raised from this concert is a starting point for us and we are appealing to anyone who would like to make private donation not to hesitate to do so. We are appealing to the government, private sectors and everyone concerned about cancer to lend a helping hand as cancer is the second death factor in our population,” Ms Michaud Payet added.
(The accompanying photos show highlights of the concert on Friday).
Proceeds from the show will go towards a fund to build a centre for cancer patients.
‘Hope Concert’, organised by the Cancer Concern Association (CCA) to celebrate the association’s 15 years of existence, saw the participation of 15 different artists namely Elijah Solda 3d, Flayd, Joe Samy, Telcy, Mervin Camille, DMC Taj, Vanessa Juliette, Jean Ally, Ion Kid, Jahkim, Anna Rose Souris, Joseph Sinon, Regi, Jose Charles and Champion.
Most of the artists offered the audience a live performance accompanied by the Warrior band and Tanmi.
Most people present at the concert were very pleased and enjoyed every song performed. But in the middle of the show, most people had tears in their eyes as musician Barry Gonthier gave his testimony of what he went through when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Throughout the show every artist who came on stage gave a word of courage and hope to the audience as a way of showing that they also care for cancer patients and their families.
Speaking to Seychelles Nation the vice-chairperson of CCA, Josie Michaud Payet, said: “I was a bit worried when we first launched the sale of tickets, but for the past few days my phone has not stopped ringing. People wanted to know where they could buy tickets for the show. I am very happy with the turn-out as it shows that people are aware of the impact of cancer on people’s lives.”
She took the opportunity to thank all those who willingly responded to their appeal and make the Hope Concert a success.
“I would like to thank all the artists, the ICCS IT members and all those who one way or another has helped in this concert. With the money raised we hope to build a centre where people can walk in and get information on cancer, get advice and assistance.”
“The money raised from this concert is a starting point for us and we are appealing to anyone who would like to make private donation not to hesitate to do so. We are appealing to the government, private sectors and everyone concerned about cancer to lend a helping hand as cancer is the second death factor in our population,” Ms Michaud Payet added.
(The accompanying photos show highlights of the concert on Friday).
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