Red
Cross Ambassador
RyLee
Madison Becomes Red Cross Ambassador
July
5, 2004 - Halifax, NS - Canadian Red Cross is delighted
to announce that Nova Scotia born singer, songwriter RyLee
Madison has chosen to be a Canadian Red Cross Ambassador.
"A
Red Cross Ambassador is someone who wants to bring the Red
Cross Mission, Principles and Programs forward to the public.
We are very pleased that RyLee will share her voice, energy
and compassion with Red Cross." said Bill Campbell,
Nova Scotia Regional Director. "She has already shown
an interest in fund raising, public awareness and getting
involved with Disaster Services. We are very excited by
RyLee's partnership with Red Cross."
As
a Canadian Red Cross Ambassador, Ms. Madison will be involved
with many aspects of Red Cross life. She has chosen to associate
herself closely with several Red Cross programs including:
Even Wars Have Limits (an International Education Program),
Disaster Services, RespectEd, and the Babysitting Course.
Her interest and enthusiasm will bring promotional energy
to Red Cross, opening new doors and introducing many new
people to the Power of Humanity, which is the force behind
Red Cross.
Regarding
becoming a Red Cross Ambassador, RyLee Madison said, "I
have had such tremendous support from my own community,
it is important for me to give back. The Canadian Red Cross
takes care of so many communities and I am thrilled to join
their team to help bring awareness to their wide range of
support programs."
If
you would like to support the Canadian Red Cross by making
a donation, please call 1-800-418-1111, or you may also
donate online at www.redcross.ca. To volunteer, please contact
your local Canadian Red Cross office.
Website:
www.redcross.ca
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"I'm
honored to join World Vision Canada as an Artist Associate.
We all have the opportunity to change the lives of needy
children around the world through child sponsorship. For
so very little you can do so very much." RyLee Madison
To
learn more please visit www.worldvision.org
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Behind
the Song Café
RyLee
Madison's Third Annual 'Behind the Song Café' to
support the Canadian Red Cross
The
third annual 'Behind the Song Café'
will be held on Saturday, February 19th during the East
Coast Music Awards and Conference in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
HRM based ShireBrook Custom Home Builders is proud to be
the presenting sponsor for the annual 'Behind the
Song Cafe'. ShireBrook's slogan is all about building
the dream (home) much like music is all about building the
artist's dream.
"This is our third year sponsoring the Behind the Song
Cafe and we can't think of a better way to support up and
coming artists in our community. RyLee's dedication and
professionalism is second to none and ShireBrook is proud
to be associated with such a successful local tradition
and talent."
Keith McMaster - President www.shirebrook.ca
Four
guitars, four accomplished singer/songwriters unplugged
up close and personal together deliver an intimate evening
of original material casting insight on the story behind
their song. Their lyrics will move you, voices will soothe
you and their stories will entertain audiences young and
old.
"I've been thrilled with the previous success of this
show and wanted to take this one step further this year
by raising funds for the Canadian Red Cross. The community
gets to take in a great show and we all get to help raise
funds for such a wonderful cause"
RyLee Madison - Creator of the 'Behind the Song Cafe'
This years line up includes:
RyLee Madison - Two Time ECMA Nominee, MIANS Female
Artist & Country Artist
Charlie A'Court - ECMA Best Blues Artist, MIANS
Best New Artist
Steven Bowers - 2005 Sneak Peak Rising Stars Showcase Artist
Thom Swift of Hot Toddy - 2005 ECMA Nominee for
Blues Recording of the Year
Each year RyLee pulls a surprise performer from
the audience, wonder who it will be!
Location: Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club
(directly behind the Delta).
Date: Saturday Feb 19, 2005
Time: 5:30 - 7:00
In support of The Canadian Red Cross
www.redcross.ca
Based on previous years, it is sure to be a full house!
Menu will be provided for those attending the show, great
way to grab a bite and see a show!
Admission: Suggested Donation for Registered Delegates $2,
general public $5 (all funds collected will be donated to
the Red Cross.)
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Angel
Child Project
Are
you searching for a place to grieve for your loved one?
Are you searching for resources to help you deal with child
loss? Or perhaps you are searching for the perfect song
for your child's memorial or burial service?
Welcome
to the Angel Child Project. This project is dedicated to
all those who have experienced the loss of a child. Whether
you are a Mom, Dad, Aunt, Grandpa, friend or neighbor, we
are all affected when a child dies and we all have our own
way of dealing with grief.
My
name is RyLee Madison and my grief comes from my best friend's
loss. Although I haven't lost a child myself, and I will
not begin to pretend I know what that feels like, I do know
how it feels to watch someone very close to me suffer so
intensely.
My
best friends Kim and Keith delivered their baby girl Alexandra
Lee Paré, December 16th 1997, one day after their
doctor couldn't locate the baby's heartbeat. Alex was a
beautiful full-term baby: perfect fingers, perfect toes,
perfect everything. We all waited anxiously with a string
of hope that Alex might come out crying but, as the doctors
had feared, she came into the world still.
I
felt blessed to have had the opportunity to hold this little
angel in my arms, but at the same time my heart ached deeply
for Kim and Keith. I still remember the brief moment of
comfort and peace I felt in this child's presence…..a
moment that has affected my life profoundly. I knew that
I had to find a way to bring this same sense of comfort
and peace to Kim and Keith.
Almost
a year later the song "Angel Child" (the inspiration
behind the project) came to me. With the help of family
and friends I recorded the song and gave it to Kim and Keith
for Christmas. Comfort was the word they used to describe
how the song made them feel, and comfort has been the word
many touched by the song have used to describe their experience
since. From this response, the Angel Child Project was born.
"The
Angel Child song has provided me with a great deal of comfort
over the past years since the lose or our daughter, Alex.
Through the tears and smiles those powerful words reach
down and embrace you with an Angel hug while I remember
her sweet face, one that will be stamped on my heart forever."
Kim Paré
Mommy of Alexandra Paré
Fall River, NS Canada
"For
I was sent from Heaven above to be ... your Angel Child"
-
Angel
Child CD and Sympathy Card
Musicians:
Vocals - RyLee Madison
Choir - Members of the Sir Charles Tupper School Choir
Lead Guitar - Al Macumber
Bass - John Chiasson
Drums - Scott Fergusson
Produced
& Mixed by Mike Mullin
Layout of card by Peter Giffen
