After visiting the humanitarian organization “Save a Child’s Heart” in July, conductor Omer Meir Wellber
committed himself to
assist, promote and act as a Good Will Ambassador for the project. The
Israeli-based international organization provides lifesaving cardiac surgery
and treatment for children from developing countries at the Wolfson Medical
Center in Holon, Israel and a training program in Israel for doctors and nurses
from these countries.
Omer Meir Wellber comments: “I had the unique opportunity to be exposed to the
outstanding and exciting activity of an organization doing their work in
Israel, saving children from the Palestinian Authority, Iraq, Ethiopia, Romania
or China, to name a few, for which even the sky is no limit: ‘Save a Child’s
Heart’. This is a cross-boundaries benevolent organization that helps infants
and children with severe heart conditions, regardless of their nationality,
religion, geographical location or social background, caring with endless love
and asserting tireless efforts for their medical needs and support to their
families.
The children that I have seen – flown in from all over the globe, from third
world countries, at times in virtually impossible circumstances, the just born
babies who have gained their lives following one or more surgeries – touched my
heart.
I know that through music I have the privilege of touching the hearts of
hundreds of thousands every year. I intend to expose all of my listeners to the
blessed activity of the ‘Save a Child’s Heart’ organization.
Down the road, a special musical piece shall be composed, titled ‘The Symphony
of the Heart’, inspired by and based on a child’
s heartbeat, which I intend to record, perform and publicize in any possible
way. Together with the ‘Save a Child’s Heart’ organization, we shall initiate
musical events around the world, to enhance the awareness to its activity and
raise support and funds to this end.
I am proud and honored to take part in this truly exceptional and inspiring human endeavor.”
Please click here to find out more about “Save a child’s heart”.