What an amazing night! Nearly 1100 people filled DeVos Performance Hall and were moved, inspired and entertained by Mitch Albom as well as by the music of Brian Vander Ark and Lux Land. Our most sincere thanks to our event underwriters, sponsors and those of you who purchased tickets to what turned out to be an incredibly emotional and heart warming event.

Together we raised approximately $50,000 to benefit DeVos Children’s Hospital and Grand Horizons Foundation! We’ve been overwhelmed with requests to show the short film documentary created by redBrick Media that was screened exclusively for the One More Day For Kids audience on December 5.

One More Day for Kids (4.6 mb QuickTime)
One More Day for Kids (35 mb QuickTime)

We’re happy to announce you can now view the film on our site here. We also have a limited number of gift packages for sale that include Mitch Albom’s signed book, a signed Brian Vander Ark CD and Lux Land signed CD. These sets are available for only $25. You can order them by contacting us here.

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A book signing and concert to benefit DeVos Children’s Hospital and
Grand Horizons Foundation.

Keynote speaker

Musical performances

Underwritten by Founders Bank & Trust

Event Co-Chairs

Cash bar in DeVos Hall lobby prior to and following event.

About Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom’s worldwide best-selling books, Tuesdays With Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven have touched the lives of millions of people around the globe.

Mitch’s new book, published by Hyperion, is entitled For One More Day and is sure to be one of the most talked about and top selling books of the holiday season.

In conjunction with One More Day For Kids, Mitch will make his only West Michigan appearance and book signing this year as well as deliver the evening’s keynote address. An inspirational and entertaining speaker, Mitch will read selections from For One More Day and talk about his experiences, what inspires him and his literary life. Visit ForOneMoreDay.com for more on the book and Mitch Albom.

About Brian Vander Ark

The evening will also feature special musical performances by nationally renowned recording artist Brian Vander Ark, lead vocalist from the band The Verve Pipe. This summer Brian released his second solo album, Angel Put Your Face On. He is touring extensively around the country in support of the album. Visit BrianVanderArk.com for more on Brian Vander Ark.
Listen to Survival (mp3)
Listen to The Heart that Keeps You (mp3)

About Lux Land

A prolific writer and songwriter, Lux Land combines a unique blend of americana music with ambient sensibilities. She has performed with such successful and artistically significant acts as; Bob Dylan, Richmond Fontaine, Jackson Browne, Patty Griffin, Ben Harper, Bruce Cockburn and The Indigo Girls. She recently released an EP entitled, “Made of Murmurs”, produced by Tim Bluhm, lead singer of California cult icons, “The Mother Hips”. Lux currently resides in Michigan with her husband, Brian Vander Ark. Visit LuxLandMusic.com for more on Lux Land.
Listen to No More California (mp3)

About Brian & Kathleen Kelly

Touched by separate medical conditions involving two of their three small children over the last 18 months, the Kelly family truly understands the value of having world-class medical services in place, right here in Grand Rapids. Faith, born in May of 2005, suffered an in utero stroke. Madelyn was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes at age 4. This event will mark the one year anniversary of her diagnosis.

Inspired by the courage of Faith, Madelyn and Hanna Kelly as well as grateful for the exemplary care they’ve received at DeVos Children’s Hospital, Brian and Kathleen have organized the One More Day For Kids charity concert to raise funds to benefit DeVos Childen’s Hospital and Grand Horizons Foundation.