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Karen
Cortello
(1963 -
2005)
WQUE Radio 93.3 FM (Music
Director, Asst. Program Director)
Freelance Writing &
Promotions (Offbeat Magazine, Louisiana Weekly, WWL-870 AM, WNOL Fox-38 TV)
Evergreen Wellness
Center
(Marketing/PR Coordinator)
Volunteers of
America
(Community Educator - Maternity & Adoption Program)
Catholic Charities
(Community Educator)
About Karen
Karen Cortello or "KC" as she was known in the radio business, devoted her life to the service of others.
Talented New Orleans radio executive, writer, and P.R./Marketing
professional are titles that don't begin to tell the story of her impact on the
lives around her.
In the end, it was the strength, hope, and guidance that she gave
to others through her tireless dedication to the service of those struggling to
cope with life's many challenges. Her cross was heavy and her trials were
numerous, but she walked her journey with purpose, grace, and devotion until God
called her home.
The love of music and of serving mankind were guideposts in my
sister's life, and her spirit lives on.
- Craig Cortello |
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We are proud to announce
that we have selected the
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) as the preferred
recipient of donations made in Karen's name. MHOF supports
music education and its many benefits through the donation
and repair of musical instruments to under-served schools,
community music programs and individual students nationwide,
and donations are 100% tax-deductable.
MHOF has graciously agreed
to track donations
made in Karen's name separately and to dedicate proceeds to
Katrina affected music programs and students. I will
continue to maintain this webpage to keep you informed of
ongoing efforts. Be sure to specify "In Memory of
Karen Cortello" when
making a contribution.
Our thanks to everyone for
your interest in supporting music education in my sister's
name and for your thoughts and prayers.
Craig Cortello & Family
"Karen Cortello was not only a beloved part of the N.O.
radio family, but a fabulous asset to the music community and non-profit
organizations."
- Monica Pierre, Emmy award-winning journalist, author & broadcast news
veteran
"Karen was a lovely soul whose kindness enriched everyone who
knew her."
- Jan Ramsey, Publisher - Offbeat Magazine
"Karen Cortello was one of the great music directors of New
Orleans radio."
- Mark "in the Dark" Shands, Radio personality
Our
mission
WE WILL ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT BROAD EXPOSURE
TO
MUSIC IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN THE GULF COAST
AREA
Key
Objectives
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Raise money in Karen's name to support
exposure to music in the lives of children
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Identify
and align with a charitable organization that supports
our mission and objectives
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Help promote our
core message - the power of music education
to positively influence all aspects of a child's
development and success
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"Music is a more potent instrument than any other
for education,
and children should be taught music before anything
else."
- Plato, philosopher
What you
can do
If you are interested in assisting us in supporting
music education, we ask that you provide us with
your contact information so that we can begin to
build a network of advocates.
Contact us at
kcmusic [at] ldv-enterprises [dot] com
Address Inquiries to:
Craig Cortello
1301 Edenborn Av.
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 304-7167
"I don't want to know a six-year old who isn't
a dreamer or a silly heart."
- John Candy
actor, from Uncle Buck
"Life is made up, not
of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things,
in which smiles and
kindness, and small obligations win and preserve the
heart."
- Sir Humphry Davy
British Chemist
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