Music school holds benefit concert

A benefit concert will be held at Woy Woy South Public School for a disabled child.

It will be staged by teachers and students of Peninsula School of Music.

Ashleigh Collins had an accident in her home at the age of three and a half and almost drowned in the bath, according to music school owner Ms Marilyn Russell.

"She was left severely brain-damaged and her family and friends have all banded around her to help her with her day-to-day physiotherapy and daily routines to try and get the best they can for her," Ms Russell said.

"Ashleigh has just turned five and has now learnt to walk, but the costs involved in so much intense therapy has left a huge burden on the family.

"The teachers and students from Peninsula School of Music will be performing in an end of year concert to raise money for Ashleigh."

The Benefit Concert for Ashleigh will be held on Wednesday, December 12, from 7pm at the Woy Woy South Public School on Waterloo Ave, Woy Woy South.

Entry to the concert will be by donation at the door.

Local businesses have also donated items for a raffle on the night.

For further information, telephone 4344 5809.

Press release, 4 Dec 2007 Marilyn Russell, Peninsula School of Music