A night of music, in service of care that reaches across an ocean.
A benefit concert in support of APPO’s next medical and surgical mission to the Philippines.
Ethan Olaes is a musical prodigy, playing over 10,000 songs and 13 instruments. The piano is his favorite. He is a Kawai artist. His name stands for Everyone Together Help Autism Now. He has performed nationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Miss America, Nashville, Disney, Universal Studios, Majestic Hall, Summer Place and the Alleluia Ball. He has raised millions of dollars for noble causes. He is a symbol of hope, inspiration, perseverance, and the greatness residing in all of us. He defies the odds.
Ethan is an elite athlete winning gold medals for tennis at the IMG academy and the USTA National Campus. Ethan also won gold at the Adventhealth Triathalon.
This is his first time performing at Severance-Reinberger Chamber Hall. The night will be filled with music in a wide variety of genres and some Filipino classics.
He will also be accompanied by Filipino artists: Monica Bacus, Ariel Flores, Ana Allio and James Allio.
What is the APPO Foundation?
The APPO Foundation stands for Association of Philippine Physicians in Ohio. Formed in 1974, this group of Filipino physicians has been providing free medical and surgical care to the Philippines regularly and have served over 200,000 patients. This fundraiser will help support the next medical mission planned for June 27-July 3, 2027 in the Philippines. 100% of proceeds from today's event will go directly to medications, equipment and surgical supplies for patients on the ground.
For further information, please go to www.philamohio.com/appo