Dr. Phillips Center Launches STROKESTRA® Fundraising Campaign to Deliver Transformative Program for Stroke Survivors
Orlando, FL – On World Stroke Day, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is calling upon the community to unite in providing donations to expand STROKESTRA®, an innovative stroke rehabilitation program that drives patient-led recovery through group creative music-making workshops in Central Florida.
STROKESTRA® promotes wellness through creative expression, fostering connection, wellbeing and resilience among participants. The program requires no prior musical experience and uses specially designed techniques informed by music therapy and physical therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of the group.
“The goal is to bring joy and support to as many participants as possible on their individual healing journey,” says Kathy Ramsberger, president and CEO of Dr. Phillips Center. " Strokes impact many of our neighbors each year and it's important for us to find meaningful ways to offer this program as often as possible.”
The arts center’s fundraising goal is $25,000 and will enhance the program by offering an additional six sessions, which will allow for more participants and extend the program’s reach within the community. The fundraising campaign will run through December 3, 2024, coinciding with Giving Tuesday.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a tangible impact on the offerings of this program to our community.
Here’s how contributions can change lives: drphillipscenter.org/donate-joy.
STROKESTRA® is a collaboration between Dr. Phillips Center and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). The program is supported by AdventHealth, Florida Blue Foundation and donors, including the Pabst Steinmetz Foundation, The Aland Family, Alison & Graeme Lockwood, Hardy Vaughn & Betty Brady.
Learn more about how you can support STROKESTRA® Fundraising Campaign.
B-roll is available here.
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About Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) in downtown Orlando, Florida. The arts center produces, presents and serves as home to regional, national and international works and co-presents Broadway in Orlando. This year, the arts center celebrates its 10th Anniversary, hosting 6,500+ performances and events, welcoming 4.7 million+ guests and contributing over $21.7 million to purpose and community since opening in November 2014. The arts center features renowned venues such as the Walt Disney Theater, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, and the acclaimed Steinmetz Hall, recognized among Architectural Digest’s 11 most beautiful theaters worldwide. Judson's Live the new live music room, enhances the arts center alongside established venues such as the DeVos Family Room, Rooftop Terrace and Seneff Arts Plaza. Additionally, the AdventHealth School of Arts offers year-round performing arts education. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org. Follow on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.