Organizations and Causes


The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Team in Training

I have long been a supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through their Team in Training (TNT) program. This is important to me because I have had too many people close to me who have had a form of blood cancer. Many of them are survivors, but some did not make it. When I am able. I train with TNT, and raise money for LLS. Below are links to each of their websites if you would like to learn more about each of the organizations.




American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
As an aspiring music therapist I often look to this website for guidance on my next steps or for articles and books on regarding music therapy. Below is some information from there website.

"The American Music Therapy Association is a resource and organization dedicated to professional music therapists. Benefits gained from using music as a tool include help educating, reducing stress, and improve the general quality of life." - www.musictherapy.org


Maryland Therapeutic Riding - HorsesThatHeal.org
This is another organization that I appreciate the work of and plan to begin working with them soon. Below is some information from their website.

"Maryland Therapeutic Riding (MTR) is a non-profit organization located near Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland on a beautiful 25 acre farm. With the help of hundreds of volunteers and generous community contributors, MTR strives to improve the lives of special needs riders of all ages using a high quality program. includes both traditional Therapeutic Riding as well as Hippotherapy. Instructor training is also offered. MTR is a Premier Operating Center accredited by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)." - www.horsesthatheal.org


"The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is dedicated to developing and promoting music therapy throughout the world as an art and science. The Federation supports the global development of educational programs, clinical practice, and research to demonstrate the contributions of music therapy to humanity." - http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/Home.html

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