|
 | |  | | | | | | MAF Stages HOPE CONCERT in West Virginia  (Elkins, West Virginia) Davis & Elkins College’s Harper-McNeely Auditorium in Elkins, West Virginia on April 28th, 2010 was the scene when four Angel Artists representing the Michelle’s Angels Foundation, Inc. (MAF), staged the Foundation’s first ever HOPE CONCERT. Presented by the MAF in cooperation with the Kynette United Methodist Church in Norton, WV, all proceeds from the concert were donated to the church to benefit residents of Norton who suffer from various physical ailments including cancer. More...
|
| |  | |  |
| | | | | | | | Commemorate Veteran’s Day with Singer-songwriter
Ken Harrell’s Free Download of “Because of the Brave” Part of MAF’s 2011 Veteran’s Day Celebration and Salute to those who serve!  “We all live in the land of the free . . . because of the brave.” These are among the lyrics of a fresh, foot stomping and newly released song performed by Nashville singer-songwriter and MAF Music Director Ken Harrell in his tribute to those who ever served in the United States military.
To learn more including how to you can enjoy a FREE download of this musical salute to those who serve, click HERE. Also made available as part of the Veteran’s Day Celebration & Salute… A Veteran’s Day Message By Patrick W. Welch, PhD
Sgt USMC (Ret)
Director of The Center for Veterans & Veteran Family Services
at Daemen College, Williamsville, NY  Rarely has anyone so perfectly described the need and the reasons why America’s Veteran’s are so richly deserving of a grateful nation’s respect. “Even though many Americans will not serve, knowledge of those who have served is essential. The traits we learn from veterans - courage, honor, duty, sacrifice, patriotism, heroism - are characteristics that make us better citizens.”
To read more…click HERE. Note: Permission is granted to reprint with appropriate credits provided.
|
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | Marcia Ramirez joins MAF Angel Artists  The Michelle's Angels Foundation is pleased to announce Marcia Ramirez has joined the team of Angel Artists who lend their gift of music to those who visit the jukebox on the Michelle's Angels Foundation's website. Marcia is a gifted artist who recently released her fourth CD titled "Beautifully Lived" and whose title track is among the three new songs she made available in the MAF jukebox and which viewers of the Michelle's Angels website can listen to free of charge. Marcia is among four Angel Artists who will be performing at the Foundation's Second Angel Artists Appreciation and Celebration Concert on February 10th at Nashville's famed Blue Bird Cafe. For tickets, write herb@MichellesAngels.com. Meanwhile, give Marcia a listen by clicking on one of her three mini jewel boxes on this page's jukebox. More...
|
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | 2nd Annual Michelle’s Angels Foundation’s Inc.
Gentlemen Hug your Brides Day Held
Free Download Available of a New Song
by Ken Harrell
“You Can Count on Me”
__________________________________
On March 3rd, The Michelle’s Angel’s Foundation (MAF) celebrated the 2nd Annual Gentlemen Hug Your Brides Day, celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March to commemorate both the passing of Michelle Knoll in 2008 and the need to remind all men how they should cherish God’s gift of their beautiful brides. And to make this year’s celebration even more interesting, the Michelle’s Angels Foundation is giving away free downloads of a beautiful new song. Download a New Love Song – FREE The MAF is making available a free download of Ken Harrell’s new recording, “You Can Count on Me” Yes…once again, the MAF Music Director has placed his magic touch on a LOVE song which is sure to become the favorite for many couples around the world. Give it a listen from our JukeBox to the left, or receive your free mp3 download by clicking (here). Let us know how you feel about your special bride (or husband or special friend) by writing Michelle's Angels. Who knows, you might find your submittal posted to the Michelle's Angels Website for everyone to read. All submittals become the property of the Michelle's Angels Foundation, Inc. Remember Gentlemen...Hug Your Brides Day should be everyday. |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | 3rd Annual Michelle’s Angels Foundation’s Inc.
Gentlemen Hug your Brides Day
- Photo Contest -
 On March 2 take a photo of yourself hugging your loved one and email it with your contact information by March 9 to info@MichellesAngels.com. As Michelle’s Angels celebrates its 3rd Annual Gentlemen . . . Hug Your Bride’s Day, your photo may be selected to be featured on the Michelle’s Angels’ website as a tribute to your love for one another. More...
|
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | MAF to Host 2nd Angel Artists Appreciation & Celebration Concert Purchase Tickets Here  The Michelle's Angels Foundation, Inc. will once again host an Angel Artists Appreciation and Celebration Concert on February 10, 2011 at 6 PM at the famed Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville. The Foundation hosts the event in order to pay tribute to the singer-songwriters who make their music available to those served by the not-for-profit Foundation. This year's concert will feature MAF Music Director Ken Harrell, along with singer-songwriters Marcia Ramirez and A. J. Masters. Tickets are limited and are available at michellesangelsfoundation.eventbrite.com for $20.00 plus a processing fee. Credit cards are accepted.
|
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | Christian Country Music Hope Concert Series Planned for West Virginia
Harrell |
Rose |
Johnson |
Harris |
The Internet has enabled the Michelle’s Angels Foundation to reach out to people in need of love, hope and assistance all over the world. But when Herb Knoll heard that several men and women in the small town of Norton, West Virginia, were struggling with cancer, he wanted to do more, to expand the outreach of Michelle’s Angels in a new and more personal way. And so a troupe of the Foundation’s Angel Artists is going to provide comfort to those in need. Among their activities are plans to visit nearby Elkins, West Virginia where on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 7 p.m., a “Christian Country Music Hope Concert” will take place in the Harper McNeely Auditorium on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. Led by the Michelle’s Angel’s Music Director and singer-songwriter Ken Harrell, Angel Artists Tonja Rose, Greg Johnson and Rob Harris will perform. All proceeds from the two-hour concert will go to a dedicated fund managed by the Kynette United Methodist Church, in nearby Norton, W.V., for the benefit of those battling cancer and other aliments in and around this community. Even more importantly, the Angel Artists will be visiting the Davis Memorial Hospital to perform for patients in the Cancer Center, lifting spirits and letting people know that others care. The visit will conclude the morning after the concert, when the Angel Artists will perform at the Kynette United Methodist Church in appreciation for the efforts it made to bring this event to life, with special appreciation going to Ms. Carol Edmond for her critical support. The Angel Artists will return to Nashville immediately following the performance at the Church. “This very special Christian Country Music Hope Concert and related events would not have been possible had it not been for the generous support of Mr. James Gately of Grand Island, New York who graciously provided a significant monetary gift needed to pay the event’s expenses. Mr. Gately provided the caring gift in memory of his Aunt Francis Hazen of Norfolk, New York who died of cancer” this according to the Michelle’s Angels Foundation president, Herb Knoll. Also supporting this event are the Holiday Inn Express, media support compliments of Bridgeport’s WDTV and WVFX television stations and radio station WDME and the Elkins Intermountain Newspaper, each located in Elkin, West Virginia. The three featured Angel Artists are all from the Nashville area. Greg Johnson is a Grammy-nominated songwriter whose songs have been recorded by major recording artists including Tracy Lawrence, Clay Walker, Lila McCann, and Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Rob Harris grew up in West Virginia, and this will be something of a homecoming for him. Rob is a staff songwriter with Identical Entertainment in Nashville. His songs “Who I Am Ain't Who I Was” (written with Mark Narmore and Tonja Rose) and “Hearts Are Made to Give Away” (written with Rory Lee Feek and Greg Johnson) were recorded by Tonja Rose in 2009 on her CD The Heart of Me. Tonja Rose first took the stage at the age of three – singing “Jesus on the Mainline” with her father’s gospel quartet in Pinetown, North Carolina – and she’s been singing ever since. Through friend and fellow song writer Ken Harrell, Tonja was invited to sing at a Michelle’s Angels benefit at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in 2005, and has been an active supporter ever since. In addition to appearing on the Michelle’s Angels website, Tonja has shared playbills with Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, Tanya Tucker and others in venues large and small. Tickets for the concert are available at the Good News Christian Book Store and the Evans TV and Appliance, each located in Elkin, West Virginia or by calling Carol Edmond at 304.636.7650. “The Michelle’s Angels Foundation is planning to produce similar Hope Concerts across America …anywhere a needy audience can be found,” Knoll said while adding “Millions of people quietly suffer because they think no one is listening. The Michelle’s Angels are not only listening…we want them to know we care. Those interested in learning how they can arrange a HOPE Concert in their community should contact Herb Knoll at herbknoll@MichellesAngels.com or by calling Herb at: 615.579.8136. |
| | | | |
 |  |  | |
|
|
|
|
Christian Country Hope Concert benefits cancer patientsA Michelle's Angels Foundation Christian Country Hope Concert will take place April 28 at the Harper-McNeeley Auditorium on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. Proceeds from the benefit concert will go to the Kynette United Methodist Church to assist families in Norton with costs related to cancer treatment. Tickets are $10 and doors open at 6 p.m. Kynette United Methodist Church member Carol Edmund said several residents of Norton are suffering from cancer and need financial assistance. She said the church wants to raise money to help out. "We are doing this benefit for our church to be able to help our community," Edmond said. "We want to help, so we're raising funds. We were very pleased to find out the Michelle's Angels Foundation is interested in helping out because Norton has such a high rate of cancer. They want to bring awareness to that, and coming to Harper-McNeeley Auditorium will help expand the understanding that Norton and other communities need help. We really need to figure out what our problem is with the high rate of cancer." Herb Knoll, president of the Michelle's Angels Foundation, is bringing four of Nashville's best singer-songwriters to Elkins including MAF board member and music director Ken Harrell and Angel artists Tonja Rose, Greg Johnson and Rob Harris. They each have their own music to perform. While they do not represent a "band," they will support each other in performed music and vocals. Knoll said the artists would be arriving April 27, and they plan to perform at the bedside of cancer patients at Davis Memorial Hospital's Cancer Care Center. "This entire series of events associated with the Hope Concert was in jeopardy of not taking place due to inadequate funding," Knoll said. "Then, like the many angels that surround our work, James Gately of Grand Island, N.Y., offered to fund our expenses in the name of his deceased and beloved aunt. We are so blessed to have angels like Mr. Gately supporting our work as we attempt to provide love, hope and assistance to those who suffer." The three featured Angel artists are all from the Nashville area. Johnson is a Grammy-nominated writer whose songs have been recorded by major artists including Tracy Lawrence, Clay Walker, Lila McCann and Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Harris grew up in West Virginia and this will be something of a homecoming for him. He is a staff songwriter with Identical Entertainment in Nashville. His songs "Who I Am Ain't Who I Was" (written with Mark Narmore and Tonja Rose) and "Hearts Are Made to Give Away" (written with Rory Lee Feek and Greg Johnson) were recorded by Rose in 2009 on her CD The Heart of Me. Rose first took the stage at the age of 3 - singing "Jesus on the Mainline" with her father's gospel quartet in Pinetown, N.C. - and she's been singing ever since. Through friend and fellow song writer Harrell, she was invited to sing at a Michelle's Angels benefit at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in 2005, and has been an active supporter ever since. In addition to appearing on the Michelle's Angels Web site, Rose has shared playbills with Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, Tanya Tucker and others in venues large and small. Tickets are on sale at the Good News Christian Book Store and Evans TV and Appliance and The Furniture Store in Elkins. For more information or to order tickets, call 304-636-7650 or 304-636-9041. Additional information on the musicians is available on the Web site www.michellesangels.com. Also supporting this event are the Holiday Inn Express, media support compliments of Bridgeport's WDTV and WVFX television stations and radio station WDME and The Inter-Mountain newspaper, each located in Elkins. Fact Box"We want to help, so we're raising funds. We were very pleased to find out the Michelle's Angels Foundation is interested in helping out because Norton has such a high rate of cancer. They want to bring awareness to that, and coming to Harper-McNeeley Auditorium will help expand the understanding that Norton and other communities need help. We really need to figure out what our problem is with the high rate of cancer." Carol Edmund Kynette United Methodist Church |
| |  | |  |
|  |
| | | | | | | |
Click flyer for full size view
MAF Volunteer Alicia Lee of Dallas, Texas recently learned she is in need of a kidney transplant. To assist Alicia in locating a kidney donor, the MAF is conducting an awareness campaign entited: All I Want For Christmas Is A Kidney For My Friend. The MAF campaign is intended to create awareness not only about Alilcia's need, but about the nearly 83,000 people who are waiting for a kidney transplant as well. According to the National Kidney Foundation, a number of patients die each day waiting for a donor. If you want to feel good about how you spend this Christmas Season of Giving...try giving some serious thought to donating an organ and saving someone's life. To learn more about Alicia Lee click HERE. Note: Qualified donors can be a family member, a friend or an unnamed Good Samaritan. It's the Christmas Season...so why not take a few minutes and place a confidential call to the the Dallas Nephrology Association. Phone 214.358.2300. When you call...be sure to mention you want to donate a kidney to ALICIA LEE of Frisco, Texas. You can also learn more about becoming a kidney donor by going on-line to pretransplant.com. God Bless You For Caring About Others During this The Christmas Season For Giving. Life Lives On (A song written by Ken Harrell) SONG: MAF Music Director Ken Harrel wrote this beautiful Christmas song in hopes it will touch the heart of those who are considering donating an organ to Alicia Lee or one of the many people who are also in need of a transplant. Performed by gifted Angel Artist Kim Parent, this jewel of a song is sure to give you pause as you consider the needs of those less fortunate. You can listen to Life Lives On from our jukebox to the left, or download the mp3 version by clicking HERE. You can consider it Michelle's Angels Christmas Gift to you.
LYRICS: Click HERE to read the lyrics to Life Lives On while listening to it when playing. |
| | | | |
| |
|
From the Account of Herb Knoll
Never Dismiss News of Someone’s Passing  Like most people, I once dismissed the news of someone’s passing, especially when I could justify their death as people often do with generally accepted phrases such as: “They were elderly”, “a smoker” or some other insensitive suggested rationale.
But now…having been a caregiver for one as ill as my beautiful bride Michelle, I find I’ve become extremely saddened each and every time I learn of the passing of another human. Read More... Suzanne Hicks joins MAF Angel Artists
 We are happy to welcome Suzanne Hicks to the family of Angel Artists who share their gift of music with those who visit the Michelle’s Angels Foundation’s website. Suzanne has been singing since childhood and encouraging others with her music all her life. Listen closely and you’ll hear the warmth of a small town, the joy of church and the bright lights of Nashville in every note. She tells us, “I’m privileged to be a part of the Michelle’s Angels artist group and love the thought of using music as a gift and a tool to heal.” Do give Suzanne a listen by clicking on one of her mini jewel boxes on this page’s jukebox.
Please pray for our tornado and flood victims.
MAF Celebrates Angel Artists
 MAF hosts the First Annual Angel Artist Appreciation & Celebration Concert in Nashville, Tennessee on July 17, 2009.
MAF also used this occasion to pay tribute to Josette Amsilli, a Eurasian who lost her beloved husband to cancer and who herself was diagnosed with cancer later that same year. Read more...
 Colin Martin
A few months ago, Colin Martin, a rap music artist from Nashville, was in a motorcycle accident. To learn more about him, click HERE.
|