Nashville-based bluegrass duo The Roys have joined with Compassion International to support a program called Respond with Compassion. The reigning two-time Inspirational Country Music Duo of the Year, consisting of siblings Elaine and Lee Roy, are asking their fans to join them in helping children in need.
Founded in 1952, Compassion aims to end global poverty one child at a time, serving more than 1 million children in 25 of the world's poorest countries. Compassion works through local churches to holistically address the individual physical, economic, educational and spiritual needs of children.
"The development of the whole child is the foundation of Compassion International. Sponsorship enables us to work one-on-one with the child, fostering a personal relationship and transforming families and communities," said Zane King, Manager of Artist Relations for Compassion. "We are simply asking everyone to ask themselves one question: Can you offer aid to a child in need?"
A key component of the Respond with Compassion campaign is to offer donors three different needs categories for targeted contributions in the areas of Health & Medical, Disaster Relief and Stability, and Education.
"It's a very unique concept," Elaine Roy said.
"A lot of folks who donate to charity wonder where their money goes," added her brother Lee. "This way they'll know for certain how their money is spent, and they'll rest easy knowing that Compassion is one of the top 1% of all charities in terms of stewardship."
The duo has been involved with the organization since early 2010, and last summer Lee and Elaine traveled to Bogota, Columbia, South America to experience first-hand how the programs are implemented. "We believe strongly in their mission to eradicate poverty in the lives of children," Lee Roy stated.
"We want to spread the message that sponsoring a child not only changes the life of that child, but it changes the sponsor's life as well," added Elaine.
Upcoming Roys tour dates:
Craven Country Jamboree (Saskatchewan, Canada, 7/14 -17)
The Oak Tree Opry (Anita, IA, 7/19)
Country Thunder (Twin Lakes, WI, 7/21-24)
Blue Moon Mountain Bluegrass Festival (Prestonsburg, KY, 7/30)
Workplay Theater (Birmingham, AL, 8/4)
Chocotaw Casino with Janie Fricke (Idabel, OK, 8/6)
Dogwood Park Concert Series (Greeneville, TN, 8/21)
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