Thirteen-year-old singer-songwriter Becca Levy has a plan. And so far it seems to be working out – big time. The Washington, D.C., native just entered her teens a few months ago. But even at her young age Becca is all too aware of the dangers associated with drunken-driving teenagers.
“I became aware of some sobering statistics,” she said. “I decided that this was an area that I wanted to try to make a difference in. People are dying at an alarming rate because they drive after drinking. It’s just stupid and it is 100 percent avoidable.”
With a mindset and a resolve that seldom come at such a young age, Becca is making a statement the best way she knows how – through her music and by participating in the Kids Saving Kids program.
“The response from America’s young musicians has been just great,” she said. “We have received music from across the nation.” Sean Hardin, a 16-year-old from Sugarland, Texas, recently was selected to represent the Houston area and said he’s “excited to be a part of this campaign to save other kids’ lives with my music.”
The work of 30 young artists will be digitally distributed, and their music will be available for free downloading by anyone in America. When people visit the page to hear the music, they will see messages from high school and college students about prevention and the brutal costs of drunken driving.
“This is another weapon in our drunk driving prevention arsenal,” said Ronald Bellanti, president of Boston-based Illumina Records and the founder of the Kids Saving Kids program. “The earlier we start kids thinking about not getting behind the wheel drunk, the better,” he said.
And that is exactly what the Kids Saving Kids Campaign will do. The artists on the CD will all be younger than 18, which means the music will not only be created by young artists but also geared to young listeners – the very people we need to start soaking in these messages.
“What better way to use my music than to save other kids’ lives?” Becca said. “Drunk driving affects everyone regardless of his or her age. I hope you will join me in this fight. Together we can all make a difference.”
Music submitted for consideration must be MP3 or WAV files of original songs. Include age, hometown and parents’ contact information. Entrants must be 18 years old or younger and must have at least one recorded original song to submit. Submit music to ksksubmit@stopddnow.com. Learn more about Becca and hear her music at www.beccalevy.com and about Kids Saving Kids requirements at www.myspace.com/ksk01. Nicole Van Eden is director of publicity for the Kids Saving Kids Drunk Driving Prevention Campaign. She can be reached at nicole@stopddnow.com
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