We Will... We Will.. Rock YOU!

This past weekend, Mending Kids was featured in the charity event LAW Rocks, an organization dedicated to bringing together legal professionals with a passion for music to support deserving nonprofits in an epic battle of the bands fundraising concert–think of star legal professionals-turned-rockstars. 
 
We’d like to thank (and congratulate) The Meltones from Greenberg Traurig Firm for designating Mending Kids as its nonprofit, and Richard Tabura, our Board’s secretary, for tying it all together. Not only did The Meltones win the overall night but Mending Kids won the Hustle & Heart Award for the most individual donations!
 
We’re biased but… our band rocked the hardest…. Go The Meltones!

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How did you become involved with Mending Kids?
I attended a Google event that connected young professionals with local non-profits. I met Leslie Frost there and I was instantly sold on Mending Kids' mission.
 
What’s the most impactful part of being involved with Mending Kids for you?
One of the most difficult times of my life was when my daughter was hospitalized several times when she was 2 years old (all is good now). I am fortunate and privileged to have been able to get her the treatment she needed. I cannot imagine the hopelessness that parents in developing countries must feel when they lack access and resources to get their children treatment that is so readily available to me. Being able to work with amazing doctors to help kids around the world to get access to healthcare and create systemic change has been very rewarding.
 
What is your idea of happiness?
Mid-80 degree weather, lying on a beach with my wife and taking an occasional dip in the ocean while my kids play around me. Not stressing out about deadlines (not sure I'll ever be able to attain this as a litigator).
 
What are some things on your bucket list?
Skiing in Japan.
 
If you could have dinner with 3 people, past present or future who would they be?
Tina Fey, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Steve Carell
 
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"Dude"
 
Which talent would you most like to have?
Excellent Public Speaker

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As we celebrate the success of our participation in LAW Rocks, we are also gearing up for another significant mission. This Saturday we will be embarking on a cardiac mission to Nicaragua, where we will provide surgical training and life-saving medical interventions to children facing complex cardiac conditions. It is with your continued support that we are able to make a profound difference in the lives of these young children and their families.

Mend a Child