wear and have an opportunity to perform in a more professional setting,” says Paula. This is the third year for the event, which has outgrown the space of its former location at Shafton Fire Hall. Instead, this year’s event was held at Mack Hall at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Another signature fundraiser for the fund is “Wind Up Wine Down” held in the fall at Greenhouse Winery, which had partnered with the fund for the event. The fund also is supported by private donations—some very significant, according to Paula—as well as some corporate donations. She is hoping eventually to be able to apply for grant funding as well. So far, about 20 students have or are still taking private lessons supported by the fund. And, this year, the fund will help six students to attend summer music camps at Music for All’s Summer Symposium at Ball State University and Penn State University’s Music Camp. “It just feels good and it’s wonderful to see how people feel about this,” says Paula. “We have a lot of need.” And, all of her hard work has been a rewarding experience. “It has been a labor of love,” she says. “We hope to continue as long as possible,” Paula says of the Play It Forward Fund. For more information about the fund or to make a donation, visit the website at www. norwinplayitforwardfund.com.
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