Sarah’s Story

“When I was growing up, we had music in our schools. It was a given. These days many of these programs are not available. I don’t know what I would have done without music in my life when I was growing up. I was unpopular and picked on, but for me, music was my refuge and solace – the one thing I knew I was good at; it fed me and kept me going.”

- Sarah McLachlan

When Sarah McLachlan asked herself what music had given her, she realized that music had taught her that she was good enough, that she had something to offer. This feeling of pride and self worth was paramount to her growing up. Music gave her the tools she needed to make it through the challenges she faced in life. The thought that there were children who might not experience the joy that music brings seemed unacceptable to her. She decided that she could make a difference and bring music into the lives of young people that don’t have access. For Sarah, music is a gift. It is a powerful fire that can ignite passion and energy.