News About VH1′s Save the Music Foundation on JLY’s Blog
September 1st, 2007On John Lloyd Young’s blog, he notes that his favorite menswear designer, John Varvatos, has teamed up with Bloomingdale’s to support the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, which since 1997 has successfully restored and sustained instrumental music programs in 1,400 public schools in 80 communities across the country, and is still growing. In support of the Foundation, John Varvatos has designed a limited edition John Varvatos «USA tie, exclusive to Bloomingdale’s and available nationwide for $98.00 with 100% of the tie’s proceeds going directly toward VH1 Save the Music. Visit JLY’s blog to check out the tie!
Is JLY a “Class ACT” or what? I have said this before but I can’t say it enough – he is a brilliant intellect, a down to earth person, a philanthropic person and an incredibly talented performer. He has a beautiful spirit and personality. In my Samantha’s words, “Grandma, JLY is awesome.” IE
Comment by irene eizen — September 1, 2007 @ 9:27 am
Having three children in the public school system, I know firsthand what can happen to the music programs when budget cuts are needed. Four years ago there was a music classroom, now the music teacher pushes a cart from class to class – very sad. I applaud JLY’s support of such worthy causes. He is indeed an inspiration.
Comment by Catherine — September 1, 2007 @ 9:30 am
Yes, Catherine. Having been in public education myself, unfortunately, the arts and music programs are the near the top of the list to be cut when there are budget crises. I applaud JLY’s efforts on behalf of our school kids and will be purchasing ties for the “men” in my life – husband, father, father-in-law, son and son-in-law. I have younger men in my life who don’t wear ties yet – 5 months and 5 years! IE
Comment by irene eizen — September 1, 2007 @ 8:41 pm
Hey Irene
I can’t agree with you more about JLY’s character and willingness to give of himself to help others. Did you know he was also involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as Save Ellis Island Foundation. He has been instilled with a generous heart and a wonderfully giving personality, not to mention the talent that is such a gift for all of us.
Comment by Lenore Antunes — September 2, 2007 @ 10:58 am
I have also said this before, JLY is one of a kind. He is such an entertainer, he gives his all in the charity work he does and on Broadway. This guy is going all the way to the top, but don’t leave us yet John, we love you in New York.
Comment by THEA — September 2, 2007 @ 1:14 pm
THEA, if you think JLY is ever going to leave us, well, then “you’re not from Jersey!”
I actually went into JLY’s link to Ellis Island, and found my mother–the town in Poland in which she was born, the ship on which she came over, the exact date, and the exact spelling of her name. I always knew she came through Ellis Island, but never realized there was a site before. Thanks John.
Comment by Howard Tucker — September 3, 2007 @ 2:21 pm