"One of the biggest reasons I am doing any of this is for charity!"
Yes, Sarantos is definitely doing this to try and raise as much money for charity as possible. Why? Well he is a doctor and genuinely has devoted the majority of his existence to helping people in need. However, let's be honest here so no one feels misled.
Sarantos loves music! He is making music because he loves to make music. Music is his passion. Thru the years, this powerful passion has never wavered. He has never considered it work. It is fun!
Sarantos is such a perfectionist that he has spent countless untold hours honing his craft and trying to make his sound be both harmonious and inspirational to anyone who listens to it. Is he perfect? Absolutely not! Some people may think that he is using the charity angle because he is trying to get publicity out of it. That is the furthest thing from the truth.
Sarantos is proud to donate to a specific charity for each one of his songs that are released to the public.Sarantos encourages other artists to do the same. Additionally, Sarantos hopes to one day start his own charity where the red tape and administrative costs will be negligible and the money can go to the people that actually need it. He hopes to do this in honor of his father, who died after a long battle with lung cancer. The simple truth is Sarantos just wants to make a difference in the life of someone in need.
Please feel free to submit any charitable causes to Sarantos by email as he plans to continue to pick a different charity for each of his songs as long as he is living...
Charities
1. American Lung Association - Cross That Line
The American Lung Association is a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. More
2. American Heart Association - You Are My Whole Life
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. More
3. American Cancer Society - The Doctor
For 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we're helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer. More
4. Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church - i COULDn't help u
This is the church I grew up in and it recently closed. My heart is broken. Hopefully they find a new location and the mess of their bankruptcy and closure gets put behind. More
5. Unicef - Mother's Day
Unicef is on the front lines, fighting the Coronavirus with supplies, support and life-saving information. They put children first all over the world in more than 190 countries. More
6. Direct Relief - Stand UP
Direct Relief works in the U.S. and internationally to equip doctors and nurses with life-saving medical resources to care for the world's most vulnerable people. They make sure the courage of health workers on the front lines is honored with meaningful support, and the people most at risk in this pandemic are cared for - regardless of politics, religion, or ability to pay. More
7. Make-a-Wish Foundation - LiES
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. More
8. Alcoholics Anonymous - A Syringe Of Adrenaline
AA is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. More
9. The Stone Family Foundation - Written On My Stone
The Foundation funded a range of projects in the UK and overseas (mental health, education for girls, water and sanitation and microfinance), but following a strategic review in 2010 decided to focus sharply on: Water and sanitation in the developing world. Around 80% of funding is committed to water and sanitation. UK portfolios focused on mental health and disadvantaged youth. More
10. Wish Upon A Wedding - Our Wedding Song
Born out of the desire to give back to couples in need, in 2009 wedding planner Liz Guthrie inspired businesses and wedding industry professionals to donate their money and services to host a free wedding to a deserving couple in need. This one wedding started a movement in the industry - and Wish Upon a Wedding was formed. Wish Upon a Wedding grants weddings and vow renewals to couples facing serious illness or life-altering health circumstances. More
11. Christmas Tree Santas - My Christmas Tree
They spread hope and joy by giving Christmas trees to families in need. It's all volunteer driven. They are just friends and neighbors who come together annually to help others during the holidays. More
Best Smooth Jazz Instrumentals(Vol. 1)
Jazz Foundation Of America - All Songs
Who doesn't love jazz? Jazz originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th century. Rooted in blues and ragtime, jazz has a vibey soul & rhythm all its own. I thought I should do an Instrumental Jazz CD and throw in a few Christmas instrumentals too since my favorite holiday is right around the corner.Changes in the music industry have left many behind including underground legends, session players and even the big names themselves. When age, illness, or disaster threatens a long career, many have nowhere to turn. These musicians have been saving us with their music our entire lives. These are dignified people who never think to ask for help. Our lifesaving programs turn despair into hope. More
