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A Little Dance Raises $66 for Charity in Five Minutes

MFHS concert emcee encourages students to give generously at the "Walking with Children" benefit concert.

At the forth annual “Walking with Children” benefit concert on Friday, Menomonee Falls High School junior Andy Stoiber knew that the evening was about enjoying a night of music and food, but also about raising money to help the children of Honduras who are suffering with HIV and AIDS.

“We want people to be entertained, but also encourage them to donate money and buy food,” Stoiber said.

Last year, the concert raised about $2,000, all of which was donated to help Guatemalan children.  This year’s total was not yet available on Friday night, but is expected to be comparable to last year.

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Between acts Stoiber offered an extra incentive to the crowd to donate money.

“If you raise $50 in five minutes, I will do Beyonce’s Single Ladies’ dance,” he said.

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The audience gave generously while Thieves Theme performed.  A total of $66 was donated to charity while they played.

Stoiber is known for performing this dance at past events, including and last year’s benefit concerts.  The whole front row of the audience went wild filming the dance on their phones and cameras. 

Seventeen musical and dance acts from the high school community performed music covering a variety of genres including, rock, alternative rock, heavy metal, indie rock, folk, and electronica. 

There was also food for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the charity.  Selections included bratwurst, cookies, soda, and walking tacos (meat, cheese, and lettuce in a Fritos bag).

MFHS students have a heart for the plight of children with HIV and AIDS in Honduras.

“No child should be punished for something out of their control.  It’s good to be a part of anything that benefits the children,” said senior Annie Grizzle.

Jeff Haubenreich, Spanish teacher and advisor for the Spanish Honors Society wants to give the students a global focus.

“We want the students to become sensitive to the reality of how the rest of the world lives.  We are more sheltered in the U.S.  Raising the students’ awareness of global issues is the duty of a high school,” Haubenreich said.

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