For the Love, Kids and the Future 2002-2007
The San Francisco house music community originally united in a series of events called "For the Kids," (inspired by an event called "For the Love" (2002). "For the Love" was an unprecedented community event that raised money to help Wert Terry (right), a beloved member of the community, in his fight against cancer. Although he tragically lost his fight, money raised went towards his daughter's education.
See pictures from the 2005 For the Kids events, courtesy of Eventvibe. May 15 | Oct 19
With the support of Scott Manning (SFbyDef) significant proceeds were generated from all the "For the Kids" events and allocated towards the building of "The Wert Terry Music and Dance Center," one of several buildings included in a larger multi-purpose center in Dennilton, South Africa for a group of impoverished yet resilient teens that call themselves Youth for a Vision (YWAV). That building is now complete and is being enjoyed by children and adults every day! It's a beacon of hope for the entire community! Click here to read more about the Center.

Performance Space and kids using the stage for practice, Fall 2006
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