VIC Radio is hosting its fourth annual Virtual Fall Benefit Concert on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in support of No More Tears / No Mas Lagrimas. It will feature exclusive performances from Renee Levesque, Paint Blank, Lauren & Louis, Milk Cousin and more!
Starting at 8:00 PM, the concert is set to stream live on VICRadio.org and VIC's YouTube Channel. In addition, VIC is hosting an on-campus watch party for Ithaca students, faculty and staff in Campus Center's Klingenstein Lounge .
The Fall Benefit Concert starts the fundraising efforts for VIC's 50 Hour Marathon, also supporting No More Tears. The station's 37th annual Marathon is set for April 2024. More information about VIC's Fall Benefit Concert, 50 Hour Marathon and No More Tears can be found at VICRadio.org.
All donations made during the Fall Benefit Concert and 50 Hour Marathon will benefit No More Tears. If you're able, please consider donating here.
More information about No More Tears / No Mas Lagrimas: A 501 (c) 3 non-profit supporting individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities affected by economic and social barriers in meeting their basic needs and in empowering themselves to achieve their aspirations.
Ana Ortiz was born in Puerto Rico and came to America when she was 16. She has lived in Ithaca for almost 26 years and founded No Mas Lagrimas/No More Tears in 2009. Ana has coordinated many community events since then including youth-oriented Latino Festivals and has conducted fundraising for her local community and for many organizations. She says, “I fight for them because I believe in them — no matter the struggles I face, through the process of getting them what they deserve.” Her goal is to help her fellow community members, (especially young people) and spread the beautiful language that is her culture. “My culture, your culture, local and far culture that people are willing to share amongst themselves.” In June 2020, NMT’s became an official non-profit and individuals, some who have been informally supporting her throughout the years, joined her team.
Donations made to No More Tears / No Mas Lagrimas during VIC's Fall Benefit Concert and 50 Hour Marathon will go towards the organization's efforts to provide food, gas, youth support, and other basic necessities to families across Tompkins County.
