Centreville — o the Editor:
Once again, Angel Fund will be hosting our annual Remembrance Cabaret for Reema, held in memory of Reema Samaha, one of the 32 killed at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. On this night, we celebrate the arts, as young people gather from all over the country to dance, sing, play music and perform skits. This year, we welcome back the Gin Dance Company, Ritmo DMV Latin Dance Group, Ahmad Maaty and Laura Lamp. Westfield high school graduates who perform professionally are also returning: Lauren De Vera, Martina Green and Jade Jones. Jade will be performing a number with a cast mate from her recent role as Leata in the Keegan Theater’s production of “Hair.” We also are thrilled that the Boyle School of Irish Dance is joining us this year and Cappie nominated Drew Lytle from Herndon High School performing “Alone in The Universe” from Seussical. To see some of last year’s performances, please visit our promo video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUhDwXW1-7k
Artists have donated beautiful paintings, drawings and photographs, some of which reflect Reema’s love of ballet while others capture the beauty of nature. The silent auction gives community members the opportunity to give, ranging from gift certificates from local businesses and restaurants to baskets of food, jewelry and wine. We have been promised a football signed by members of the Redskins, courtesy of Westfield’s Evan Royster, eight Nationals tickets for the Phillies and Orioles games in the Diamond Club section donated by Norton Rose Fulbright, a round of golf for four at Chantilly Country Club and $400 gift certificate from Broadway.com. We will also have a week in the Outer Banks given by Alan Krishnan, Euro-Pro appliances courtesy of Greg Richter, a car detailing from Ourisman Toyota and a teeth bleaching from Bruce Hutchison, DDS.
The event will be held this year on Saturday, June 14 at Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly. The event is free but donations are welcome. All donations will support Angel Fund and the Reema J. Samaha Memorial Scholarships given to seniors at Westfield and Herndon High Schools. Angel Fund focuses on the mental health issues that have impacted our community: suicide, depression, drug and/or alcohol addiction through advocacy, education and programs, www.angelfundva.org.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the Bake Sale and Silent Auction and the performance will begin at 7 p.m.
We hope all will join us.
Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb,
President, Board of Directors, Angel Fund
Centreville