07 November, 2025

On October 24, 2025 I provided a Hohner-sponsored Harmonikids session at the Tucson Diamond Children’s Hospital that bought healing joy to child patients and members of their families. It was a fun and wonderful event starting with an engaging harmonica concert and followed by quick-learn lessons. The kids, family members and staff were amazed at the musical presentation, delighted to receive harmonicas, and overjoyed at how fast they learned to accurately play four songs. The session is best described by the notes of thanks received from the facility directors below.

~ Gary Allegretto, Founding Director of Harmonikids, www.harmonikids.org

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“Your joyful Harmonikids musical program was truly heartwarming and incredibly empowering for our children during such a challenging time in their lives. We are deeply grateful for the joy and comfort you brought to our young patients. Your presence made a meaningful difference.

~ Debbie Sheppard, Chief Development Officer, Diamond Children’s Hospital, Tucson, AZ

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“Having you come in for a Harmonikids session helped create a moment for our patients to temporarily step away from the medical setting by providing an opportunity of healing and self- expression through music. Our patients walked away from this experience excited to share what they had learned as well as a new tool and skill they can have in their coping tool box.”

~Aubrey Cameron, Senior Certified Child Life Specialist, Diamond Children's Medical Center, Tucson, AZ