Category Archives: Special Causes

MS Walk Thank You

Thank you to all who sponsored us in the 2012 MS Walk.  We greatly appreciate all the support in such an important cause! The weather was fantastic and we ended up with the perfect day for the walk! If you would like to donate, there is still time.  There are still other events running, so…
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Walk for Multiple Sclerosis

Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a devastating disease that eventually attacks every part of the body.  It is a frustrating disease that extends to the families and friends of the person diagnosed as well.  Unfortunately, there is still no cure. Every year, Silverpen Productions participates in…
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What Happened to Capital Region Theater?

Times are tough.  We all know that.  Belts have been tightened, budgets slashed, many places are forced to close up shop. People deal with tough times in many different ways.  In the past, the arts have been a primary coping outlet.  Some of our best literature, theater, and films have been born out of a…
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National Dance Day

Executive Producer of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), Nigel Lythgoe, has started a grassroots initiative to encourage the nation to move. Declaring July 31st as National Dance Day, Lythgoe hopes that individuals, communities, organizations, and families will come together and express themselves through dance.  However, this grassroots experiment is quickly turning into…
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Dance Fundraiser for 8 Yr. Old Haitian Girl in Saratoga Springs, NY

Local dance instructor, Ricardo, has been in Haiti since the earthquake searching for his daughter, Marsha Sopin. He finally found her and now he is trying to bring her home. This Sunday, Leslie Anne LaGuardia Valencia is hosting a fundraiser at the National Museum of Dance to try to help in his cause. The event…
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Help Save the New York State Theater Institute!

The New York State Theatre Institute (NYSTI) has been an important part of New York for 36 years. This is a place that prides itself on providing unique, cultural experiences for children and teachers.  Many talented actors have left the Institute to go on to do other exciting, and fulfilling work.  Moving beyond the stage…
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200 Songs for 200 Klicks – Help Fight Cancer a Musical Way

A friend of mine has decided to enter The Ride to Conquer Cancer in his own unique and compelling way. Brian Chick will be participating in a 200km bike ride this June 2010 to raise money for the Princess Margarett Hospital Foundation for cancer research. As part of the team, "The Eradicators," Brian hopes to…
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Swing Dance Fundraiser

Every month the Saratoga Music Hall is home to the Diamond Dance – the biggest swing dance event in the Northeast. Once a year, the party is also for a good cause and a portion of the proceeds this year is going towards Team Rafiki. Team Rafiki is a locally based group working to improve…
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MS Thank You

Just wanted to thank you all for your sponsorship in the MS Walk.  It was a very successful day both in terms of donations and the walk itself. The weather was gorgeous and we had a fabulous time! If you haven't had a chance to donate, there is still time.  You can securely donate online…
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MS Walk

Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Including members of my own family and friends as well. MS is a frustrating disease.  There is not a cure yet.  There are a lot of unanswered questions. And for the loved ones of those struggling with MS, it is a situation that…
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