Wylie’s Day 4th Annual Battle of the Bands Rocks!
Music filled the air the night before the historic election on
November 3rd at the fourth annual Wylie’s Day Foundation’s Battle of
the Bands at Temple Sinai in Dresher. The event raised over $13,000
for the Foundation which provides direct funding for research for a
cure for pediatric brain tumors. The walls of Temple Sinai resonated
with the sound of five bands. The band members consisted of middle and
high school students who performed to a huge Upper Dublin crowd.
Wylie’s Day Foundation was established by Stephanie and John Strotbeck
and their son Max in memory of their eldest son Wylie, who lost his
battle to a brain tumor in April 2005. Wylie was a great kid whose
energy and enthusiasm will always be remembered.
We would like to thank our community for making this event so
fabulous. The bands participating this year were: The Stereotypes,
Ghost Radio, Mauve Storm, Full Circle, and Hall Pass. So many members
of the community showed their support for this worthwhile cause. Over
40 student and adult volunteers helped to make this night run
smoothly. Hundreds of students came to enjoy the music. Temple Sinai
donated the venue and many local businesses sponsored the event.
This event was a wonderful tribute to Wylie and his love of music.
Sincere thanks to everyone who came out to support the Battle of the
Bands and the Wylie’s Day Foundation.
Graciously submitted as a “letter to the editor” by Debra Brunetto and
Margie Rothfeld on 11/12/08
