Maxim
Maxim, who started taking vocal lessons after a recommendation from his physical therapist, enjoys singing and playing the piano. Maxim's favorite thing to do is travel with his family and he has had several opportunities to sing abroad including in the Dominican Republic and Canada. From Garden of Dreams partner organization Hospital for Special Surgery, Maxim performed "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in this year's Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall.
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Tinuolawaye, from Garden of Dreams partner organization Cohen Children's Medical Center, grew up singing in her church choir and listening to inspirational music with her family. This past March at the Garden of Dreams Talent Show, Tinu sang "His Eye is on the Sparrow" because the song resonates very deeply with her. During recent health challenges, her family and her faith were constant sources of support and strength. When she attends college Tinu wants to study law. Tinu also participated in the Garden of Dreams Prom this spring, where she walked the purple carpet and saw surprise performances from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Young... Read More
Divercity Dancers
The members of Divercity Dancers consider one another family. Whenever someone in the group is dealing with a hardship, they have each other and dance to help get them through. Even though their aspirations vary from dancers and singers to doctors and attorneys, the members know their love of dance will help them achieve their goals.
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Participating in a community theater, Andrew started acting when he was five years old. Currently, Andrew, from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, is involved in his high school’s theater program.
During his Talent Show experience, Andrew received a special surprise when Hamilton and Broadway star, Christopher Jackson, called Andrew wishing him good luck before the show. Besides being an incredible performer in the Talent Show, Andrew recently attended the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. Performing “Proud of Your Boy” from Aladdin on the Great Stage, Andrew hopes to pursue a career in acting!
Read MoreSamantha S.
Dancing has always played an important part in Samantha's life and accounts for some of her most cherished memories. At five years old, Samantha, from Garden of Dreams partner organization NYPD Widows' and Children's Fund, started dancing by creating her own routines. Samantha and her sister, Alexis, have been part of the Garden of Dreams family since 2013. This past March, Samantha performed to "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga in the Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City. In the future, Samantha wants to pursue psychology so that she can help others cope with their feelings.
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