July 10, 2008

Roswell Park Seeking Musical Volunteers

BUFFALO, NY – Amateur and professional performers looking for an appreciative audience should look no further. Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is expanding its “Music in the Lobby” program. Volunteers are being recruited to perform during the Farmer’s Market held each Wednesday from noon to 1 pm in the Kaminski Park and Gardens on the RPCI campus. Talented vocalists and musicians are invited to volunteer their time to entertain patients, their families, visitors, and employees.

The volunteer music program, an initiative of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, gives performers an opportunity to demonstrate their skills to appreciative audiences. The program has been credited by patients, families, staff and visitors with cultivating an atmosphere of healing and hope. School choirs, soloists and instrumental groups are welcome. Musical programs are scheduled in half-hour to one-hour segments. The Roswell Park hospital lobby can accommodate up to 50 performers, and a baby grand piano is available. Prospective performers will be asked to audition.

For more information or to schedule a free performance, contact Debbie Miga, Assistant Coordinator, Volunteer Services, at 716-845-5708.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, founded in 1898, is the nation’s first cancer research, treatment and education center. The Institute was one of the first cancer centers in the country to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and remains the only facility with this designation in Upstate New York. RPCI is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers; maintains affiliate sites; and is a partner in national and international collaborative programs. For more information, visit RPCI’s website at www.roswellpark.org, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email askrpci@roswellpark.org.

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