(The
Durban Gospel Choir with Durban diva Karen van Pletsen (in floral); Liesl Coppin
and Josh Coppin-Laurenz as well as Josh and Brad Klynsmith. Not pictured: Khaya
Mthethwa. Photo by Frances Park-Ross)
The World Transplant Games takes place in
Durban from July 28 to August 4, 2013.
The World Transplant Games theme song will
be performed at the official opening ceremony at the Durban ICC Arena on Monday
(July 29). The lyrics were written by Brad Klynsmith who, with his brother Josh,
form the band, Gangs of Ballet. They will be singing along with The Durban
Gospel Choir and Durban diva, Karen van Pletsen as well as Idols and SAMA
Awards winner, Khaya Mthethwa.
With them at the recording of the song was
one of the World Transplant Games athletes, Josh Coppin-Laurenz whose mother, well-known Durban theatre
personality Liesl Coppin donated her kidney to him. Josh will be swimming and running the 50 metres.
On July 29 2013, as part of the opening
ceremony for The World Transplant Games, up to 1,500 members of the public are
invited to form part of mass choir that will perform Our Hearts are Beating at the Durban ICC Arena. This rock anthem
was written specially for The World Transplant Games by Smithsmall (a writing
collaboration between Josh and Brad Klynsmith). Also taking part will be 1,700
athletes from around the world.
Our
Hearts are Beating forms a fitting tribute to a
victorious celebration of life that sees recipients of life-saving organ
transplants from 50 countries worldwide compete in various sports in the hope
of winning Gold, Silver and bronze medals for their country.
The World Transplant Games celebrates the
triumph of the human spirit and the hope and gratitude that is behind every
transplant.
Everyone is welcome to join this choir,
without an audition or previous singing experience. All that is required is a
willingness to lend your voice to a good cause and be part of what promises to
be a fun- filled, inspirational evening. The organizers are encouraging
schools, youth, religious and social groups as well as willing families and
individuals to register at www.raiseyourvoice.co.za
or via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/raiseyourvoicesouthafrica?ref=ts&fref=ts
)
Willing participants can register on-line
and learn the song in advance through the on-line video link and song-track.
Registration will also afford participants free entry to the event where they
will enjoy performances by Khaya Mthethwa, Gangs of Ballet; The Durban Gospel
Choir; Karen Van Pletsen and the Urban Edge Dancers.
Additional
information can be obtained from www.raiseyourvoice.co.za
, http://www.wtg2013.com or by calling 082
7508425 /031 3018618.
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