A touching music video created by a Port Moody secondary student is a stark reminder of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected children.
Now Tiffany Su is publicizing the video in the hopes of creating awareness and understanding as B.C. struggles through the fourth wave of the pandemic.
“I noticed the pandemic is coming back a little bit and I wanted to see If I can get more support,” said Su, who is a music student and singer entering Grade 12 this fall.
Back in June, Su created Crowd Chorus, an organization that raises awareness about issues through song and collects donations for worthy causes.
About 30 young people have taken part in the group, with more joining all the time, Su said.
The first video is called “Because of You - Essential Workers,” and features students of all ages singing portions of the song written by Su.
“We wanted to kind of portray some of our feelings toward the pandemic and also show our appreciation because it’s essential workers that is causing our society to push toward the positive changes that we’re going through right now.”
It’s a three-minute song that describes how students felt when they couldn’t hug their friends, the stress brought on by the pandemic and the relief knowing that “It will all be over soon.”
The voices are beautiful — even the elementary school students can carry a tune — and the words stir up emotions that many will remember from the early days of the pandemic.
More than 2,000 people have already viewed the video, which has raised more than $2,000 for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
Su would like to raise more funds for the foundation that provides life-saving equipment and helped to fund a multi-million hospital expansion.
Meanwhile, she’s looking for additional volunteers for Crowd Chorus, which she hopes will organize more events and fundraising projects in the coming year.
