The recipient of the September quarterly donation from 100 Women Who Care Thompson is the R.D. Parker Music Program.

Kevin Lewis, the Band Director at the high school said the funding will go toward purchasing instruments for their Intro to Band program.

Lewis has more about the program.

“In particular, these instruments are going to support students who are taking part in our “Intro to Band” program, a fairly new course that provides an opportunity for students here at the high school to learn a musical instrument and read music notation while also earning a credit towards their graduation.”  

The program was launched 4 years ago to offer students who missed the opportunity to join band in Grade 6 the chance to do so now.

100 Women Who Care Thompson contributes funds to local initiatives that benefit the community.

To date, they have provided almost a quarter million dollars in support to projects and activities in the city.