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Sending Love to Bharatpur, Nepal

Event background:

	As high schoolers, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our own goals—whether it’s winning competitions or moving up a level in music or sports. I know when I started playing piano at six years old, it was all about hitting those milestones. But Global Youth Philanthropy has shown us something bigger: that these skills we’ve spent years developing can be used for something more. Instead of just aiming for our personal best, we’re channeling our music to bring positive change to communities that need it most. GYP gives us a way to make a real impact, even as students. Growing up in Silicon Valley, we live in an environment of innovation and privilege, often without realizing how different it is from the realities many others face. The pressures and challenges we experience here as students are real, but there’s a world of difference between our lives and those of children in under-resourced communities. When I visited First Love International, the children’s resilience and excitement is what struck me—not through a narrative of need but through the pride in their culture. They sang songs in Hindi, Nepali, and English, recited daily prayers, and danced in traditional Nepali styles, all with a joy and spirit that reminded me of the depth and beauty in their lives. By raising money for the First Love home in Nepal, we can help children who have lost their family and home, providing for them safe shelter, loving care, education, and hope. First Love gives these children a chance not only to survive, but to thrive. We would love for you to support us in aiding the First Love organization, as more support means better lives for the children in Nepal. Colin Zhao GYP Event Chair

	Visiting GYP members Colin Zhao and Sean Constable

Event outcome: The fundraising concert raised $12,049.30 and incurred expenses of $674.30, yielding a net amount of $11,375.00

GYP remitted $11,000.00 to First Love, Bharatpur, Nepal. Donation acknowledgement is shown (will receive soon).


	Event:	Fundraising Concert "Sending Love to Bharatpur, Nepal"
	When:	October 26th, 2025 4-6pm
	Where:	Los Altos United Methodist Church


	Back (L-R): Zoey Chao, Ethan Wang, Claire Chen, Jacqueline Shan, Colin Zhao, Sean Costable, Nathan Sun, Adrian Wang Front (L-R): Angie Xie, Mia Su, Ivy Su, Boyu Lu, Sidharth Rangarajan, Ryan Chu, Joyce Yang, Alexander Wang, Natalie Lye
	Profiles of Team Members Zoey Chao, Event Performer, Poster Designer Zoey Chao is a senior at Cupertino High School and she has been playing piano for twelve years. Other than piano she enjoys other hobbies in her free time like playing guitar, extending her piano skills to synthesizer, and digital art. She is looking forward to spending her second year as part of the GYP program helping the children in Nepal. Ryan Chu, Stagehand, Pastry Seller Ryan Chu is a freshman at Monta Vista High School. He has been playing piano for 7 years and this is his first year in GYP. He enjoys playing in his school’s marching band in his free time and plays in the battery. Claire Chen, Event Performer, T-shirt Designer Claire Chen is a junior at Wilcox High. She has been playing piano for 10 years. Besides piano, she also enjoys singing, playing violin, and drawing. She is excited to be a member of GYP and have the opportunity to help the children. Sean Constable, Event Performer, Host, Pastry Baker Sean Constable is a junior at Lynbrook High School. He has been playing the piano for over a decade. He is excited to be a part of GYP for the third time and help children around the world once more. Other than piano, he enjoys reading, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. Boyu Lu, Event Performer Boyu Lu is an 8th grader at Raymond J Fisher Middle School. He has played piano for 8 years and violin for 3 years. In his free time Boyu likes reading and playing video games. This is his first year at GYP and he is excited to help contribute to the fundraising for the children’s home in Nepal. Natalie Lye, Event Performer, Ticket Designer Natalie Lye is a junior at Lynbrook High School. She has been playing the piano for twelve years. Besides playing piano, she also enjoys composing her own songs. As a third-year member, she is excited to be able to help the children in Nepal. Sidharth Rangarajan, Event Performer, Pastry Seller Sidharth Rangarajan is a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. He has been playing piano for nine years. Besides piano, he enjoys going on bike rides, volunteering, and teaching students. This year, he is excited to have the opportunity to raise money for the children in Nepal as a third year member of GYP. Jacqueline Shan, Event Performer, Event Treasurer, Jacqueline Shan is a senior at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale. She has been playing the piano for around 12 years. This is her fourth year playing piano for GYP concerts :) Besides piano, she also enjoys dancing and going on boba runs. Ivy Su, Pastry Seller Ivy Su is an eighth grader who goes to Redwood Middle School. She has been a pianist for 7 years. She enjoys painting, playing games, and playing piano in her free time. This will be her first year participating in GYP. Mia Su, Event Performer Mia Su is a sophomore from Saratoga High School. She has played piano since 3rd grade, and also plays clarinet for her school marching band. She enjoys helping others and is happy to be able to fundraise and help the children in Nepal. This is her first year as a GYP member, and she hopes to do this for many more years in the future! Nathan Sun, Event Performer Nathan Sun is a freshman at Lynbrook High School. He has been playing the piano for 7 years. He also plays violin, and he's part of Lynbrook's Chamber Orchestra and is the current concertmaster of Golden State Youth Orchestra's CKO. Other than music, Nathan likes to play tennis and code. This is his first year in GYP, and he is excited to help raise money to help the children in Nepal. Adrian Wang, Event Performer, Social Media Manager Adrian Wang is a sophomore at Cupertino High. At GYP, Adrian is the social media manager and performs the piano. Besides playing the piano, Adrian also plays the trumpet for his school’s marching band. He is looking forward to raising money for orphans in need, as well as performing for this year’s audience. Alexander Wang, Event Performer, Stagehand, Pastry Seller Alexander Wang is a 7th grader at Stratford Preparatory School. He has been playing the piano for six years. Besides piano, he also enjoys playing golf and various sports. This is his first year at GYP. He is excited to aid the orphans in Nepal through his music. Ethan Wang, Event Performer Ethan Wang is a freshman at Basis Independent Silicon Valley. He has been playing the piano for 10 years. Besides piano, he enjoys singing, biking and exploring the natural beauty of the Bay Area. He is thrilled to join GYP this year and contribute to helping children in Nepal! Angie Xie, Event Performer, T-shirt Designer Angie Xie is a junior at Wilcox High School. She has been playing the piano for around ten years. Other than piano, she plays electric guitar for fun. She is excited to be volunteering with GYP for the first time. Joyce Yang, Event Performer, Pastry Baker Joyce Yang is a junior at Los Altos High School and the Foothill College Now program. She has been playing the piano for ten years, and enjoys making and listening to music. She also plays the cello for her school orchestra. Besides playing piano in her free time, she runs, skates, and learns about mushrooms. Colin Zhao, Event Performer, Event Chair Colin Zhao is a senior at Archbishop Mitty High School. He has been playing saxophone for over three years and piano for twelve years. He also enjoys fencing and watching sports. He visited the First Love International Children’s Home in Chitwan, Nepal this past summer, and is excited to help the children in Nepal as the 2025 GYP Event Chair.