HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-11-25, Page 19Photos by
Denny Scott
Grace
Hildebrand
(near left) was
among the for-
mer students
and friends of
Kim and Lauri
Ladd (far left)
who came out
to support
them through
the Come and
Go Coffee
House. The
duo was over-
whelmed by
the turnout.
Goderich rallies behind music teachers
Donny Scott
signal -star staff
For years, Kim and Laurie Ladd have been changing
lives in Goderich and area, teaching piano and guitar and
giving the gift of music to many.
On Sunday, November 22, the lives they touched came
together to give back both musically and financially, with
a benefit coffee house for the couple.
The self-employed musicians were hit by a drunk driv-
er in late August, taking away their ability to not only play
music, but to earn a living.
At the Livery Sunday, former students and friends of
the Ladds came out to show what they were capable of,
be it through song, donation or fellowship, which was
amazing according to friend and coordinator Gwen Rich-
ardson.
"We believe we had over 200 people come in," she said.
"And I knew based on what was donated and how many
people were involved that we could make $2,000-$3,000,
and I had an outside hope we might bring in $5,000.
"However, the final count from the auctions and gift
sales was $7,000."
Richardson added there were many private donations
and gifts given to the Ladds during Sunday's concert - al-
lowing them some comfort and support as they take time
to heal from their injuries.
The showcase, which had many former students take
the stage, showed the breadth and quality of the talent
fostered by the Ladds in Goderich.
"A lot of people really came to realize that we have a
very talented community," Richardson said. "I sought out
many of the people that graced the stage, but a lot more
approached me and asked if they could lend their abilities
to the cause."
The Ladds said they couldn't believe how many people
came, and the level of generosity the community dis-
played.
Richardson said the response was tremendous, given
the event was put together in less
than one month.
"It was near the end of October
when we decided to do this," she
said. "Through email, we got ev-
erything that was at the show; the
performers, the silent auction, the
gift tables... everything."
The Ladds were long-time
Goderich residents before moving
to St. Thomas seven years ago.
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