In December 2000 TJF launched a new fundraising programme -Children’s Concerts which are designed not only to raise funds but also to provide young people with the opportunity to perform at some of the UK’s premier concert venues.

On December 4th 2000 the 'Celebration of Life' concert was held with a cast of over 500 youngsters. This was followed in 2001 by the “One Voice” concert, in 2002 with the 'Something Inside So Strong' show and in 2003 with the fantastic 'A New Day Has Come' concert.

The concerts are written and produced by Sarah Cornelius, the CEO of the Joshua Foundation and are designed to send a powerful message to the children and the audience- that life is a fantastic experience and that each individual has a valuable contribution to make to the lives of others. The standing ovations say it all.

These concerts have been sponsored by Buy as you View Ltd and also by Hartley's Printing Company. We extend our thanks to our sponsors and to all those who have supported these wonderful evenings.

In 2002 the Joshua Foundation held its first Children’s Concert “Music of the World” in the Midlands at the Bridge House Theatre, Warwick. Such was the success of the show that in 2003 we moved to a larger venue – The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa and held the show “One Voice” over two nights

In 2003 the Joshua Foundation held its first Children’s Concert “Music of the World” in the “Heart of England” at the Neeld Hall, Chippenham this was followed by the concert “One Voice” in March 2004.

SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG
June 25^th 2004 at The Brangwyn Hall Swansea

This year we had our inaugural Children’s Concert in Swansea. Children and young people from 7 local schools participated as well as Swansea Male Choir, West Glamorgan Brass Practice Band and Mal Pope.

We were very proud that 2 of our Oz Kids took the stage for solos. Lowri Manger who travelled with us to Australia in 2003, and Ryan Peters who is working for the 2005 trip.

It was a fantastic evening and we were overwhelmed with wonderful performance that the children put on. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house during Sarah’s contribution and we are still receiving kind comments and gestures regarding the evening.

The Children’s Concerts have raised over £25,000 to help fund the experiences for TJF terminally ill children and also provided the experience of performing on a big stage for all of the stars of the shows.