The cast and crew of Easton High School’s The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy are partnering with “Movement to Remember” to help bring orthopedic and mobility aids to needy people in Sri Lanka.”Movement to Remember” was started by cast member and Easton High School 10th grader, Natasha Panduwawala. This past summer, Natasha visited an all girls’ Sri Lankan orphanage and fell in love with the children there. She was also moved at the sights she saw of people who were unable to walk or get around due to amputation, birth defect, or neurological issues. Once she returned home to Easton, she felt a stirring to do more to help the less fortunate in Sri Lanka.
Natasha started “Movement to Remember” to provide orthopedic aids to people of all ages in Sri Lanka. Her goal is to collect mobility aids and appliances through March 2017 and then ship them to Sri Lanka. She then will fly to Sri Lanka to distribute those devices.Natasha has a strong connection to Sri Lanka; both her parents were born there. She has always wanted to help, but finally found her calling once she visited the orphanage.
To help Natasha’s mission, the cast and crew have already collected a number of items to donate to the cause. They will continue helping by collecting all types of orthopedic aids from the community. Anyone can drop off their orthopedic aids in the parking lot 2 hours prior to each of the 6 upcoming performances of The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy: October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from Noon to 2 p.m.
We are asking for everyone in the community to check their basements, attics, closets and sheds and bring their donations to the parking lot of Easton High School at the noted times.
Here are just some of the items needed:
Crutches
Canes
Walkers
Wheelchairs
Leg Braces
Shower/Bath aids
Toilet aids
ANYTHING that would be of use to someone who is disabled or mobility challenged.
For more information, visit the Movement to Remember website at: https://www.movementtoremember.org.
The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy: Show days and times are Friday, October 21 at 7 pm, Saturday, October 22 at 7 pm, Sunday, October 23 at 2 pm, Friday, October 28 at 7 pm, Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm, and Sunday, October 30 at 2 pm.
Tickets for the show are $10 for an adult ticket and $5 for a child/student ticket (18 years and under) and are on sale at the door or in advance ONLY at Easton High School’s Main Office.
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