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| Who We Are > In The Community > Runners, Inc. are Piano Angels |
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A year ago, I met a young pianist named Andrew. He is a junior in high school, and his family has recently moved here from Viet Nam. Since then, I had the opportunity to speak with him and listen to him play on many occasions. I grew increasingly impressed with his talent, dedication, maturity, and goodness of heart. |
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Several months ago, I found out that he did not have a piano in his home, because his family could not afford one. So, with the help of two friends, I went on a mission to find a piano for Andrew. After hearing Andrew’s “story” many friends donated money to “help the cause,” and as more friends came on board, one of us started calling ourselves the “Piano Angels.” |
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| Finally we located and purchased an older “console” piano in excellent condition. We also had enough money in our fund to have it tuned once it got to its new home, but did not have enough to get it delivered! The piano we found was in a basement in Woodbine, Md. and needed to be moved to a third floor apartment in Olney, Md. After checking with several moving companies, I discovered that the cost to move it was prohibitive. I knew that both of you were musicians and had big hearts, so this was when you received an e-mail from us asking if you could help. |  |
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Day! Sharma Wright and Charles Stier of Cherry Valley Communications, Andrew Vu and his little brother... |
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Without hesitation, you volunteered to help, and your crew moved the piano for us the next day…free of charge!!! They took great care not to damage the piano; and additionally, Warner and his two men were courteous, friendly, and kept smiling even though they carried a very heavy piano up three flights of stairs. You and your crew are now officially “Piano Angels.” Thank you so much for helping make a miracle happen for Andrew! Sincerely," Sharma Wright |
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