February
25, 2016
Contact:
Benjamin C. Cox, 571-345-8462, uss_ranger@hotmail.com,
Chancellor, Knights of Columbus St. Francis Council #11136,
Purcellville, VA
(Purcellville,
VA) Mark Forrest, world renowned Irish tenor, will conduct a
fundraising concert to benefit Virginians with intellectual
disabilities on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The St.
Francis Council of the Knights of Columbus will host this
inspirational concert at its new parish hall at St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Church in Purcellville.
A
native of Dublin and a graduate of the Royal College of Music, Mr.
Forrest’s melodic voice has filled concert halls and cathedrals
from Carnegie Hall to the Vatican as he performed inspirational
hymns, Celtic songs and Broadway tunes. “I know no better
performer to raise funds for persons with intellectual disabilities,”
said Dennis Godfrey, president of the KOVAR, a charity dedicated to
improving the lives of Virginians with intellectual disabilities and
the second largest supporter of this community after the Commonwealth
of Virginia. KOVAR lends money to build and support group homes;
funds employment training, and, among other things, provides
recreational opportunities for the intellectually disabled. “His
commitment to the intellectually disabled is compelling,” Mr.
Godfrey said.
Mr.
Forrest notably sang for Pope Francis during his recent visit and at
the funeral of Ben Bradlee, editor of the Washington Post. Doors
will open at 6pm with a wine and cheese reception for patrons to
enjoy followed by the concert at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance
($35 at the door). A limited number of VIP tickets also are
available. Purchase tickets by contacting Jay Hallam at
kovarconcert@gmail.com
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