He participates in various summer programs and master classes in Europe (Prague, London), Asia (Seoul), and U.S.A (Colburn School of Music in L.A., Longy School of Music of Bard College in Boston, & Peabody Institute Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore).īack when I was a young, burgeoning musician, I was very fortunate to have met Ms. ![]() He has performed as soloists in the Emirates Int'l Peace Music Festival in the last 9 years. He has won several grand and first prizes from Emirates Virtuoso Peace Music Competition (formerly GCC Music Competition) and 2nd honorable mention at the Kocian Competition in Czech Republic when he was 10 years old. He served as a concertmaster of EYSO, and Senior Summer Orchestra (2017) at Peabody Institute Johns Hopkins University. He graduated from National - Conservatory - Dubai, went through Int'l Music Study Exam (IMSE) of Premiere Music College of Prague (PMCP), and now attends University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. The Host, Eljin Yoo (Violin, Los Angeles, United States of America)Įljin started learning violin at age 6 with Mr. The group meet monthly, over a hot cup of chocolate and share their personal journeys. Its latest initiative, Chocoholics is a grief support group a platform that provide seniors and caregivers who are living with grief, a safe environment to share, connect and heal. We sincerely hope that you can join our concert and support 'Chocoholics'.Ībout 4get-me-not ( 4get-me-not is a social enterprise raising awareness on Alzheimer's disease and promoting quality of life for seniors in the UAE. We lined up 17 musicians from 8 cities (representing 7 countries: UAE, USA, UK, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, & India) including special guests musicians from the Juilliard School of Music in New York. 4get-me-not is a member of ADI (Alzheimer Disease Int’l) and ADI will also support & promote our concert via their blog (Link to be posted) internationally. GYCMS is greatly honored to dedicate this concert to 'Chocoholics' and co-host this concert with 4Get-Me-Not org. In the past, many chamber members have been supporting 4get-me-not initiatives & events and have been greatly influenced by selfless dedication of 4Get-Me-Not org to its cause. “I recall working dead hours of the night, including weekend and holidays, doing research, planning, and organizing events – all the while managing a household! This is workload is overwhelming for a full-time mom like myself, but luckily, my family understands and supports what I do.”ĭesiree is currently planning and designing a program that would benefit both Alzheimer’s patients and their families and caregivers.The Gulf Youth Chamber Music Society (GYCMS) proudly presents its annual summer Chillout 2021 - Global Concert in benefit of 4Get-me-not organization’s initiative ‘Chocoholics’. “I chose the road less-travelled,” says Desiree. ![]() In February of 2015, she received the Humanitarian Award from WOW (World of Women) Middle East – which came as a complete shock to her, as she did not even know that she was nominated. Leading the organization meant that she had to educate and transform herself into the region’s thought leader in the subject of Alzheimer’s disease. ![]() Having no previous medical background, Desiree faced many challenges in the initial stages of the 4get-me-not. We also promote activities based on Neuroscience that promote brain health such as musical presentations by volunteer performers, photography competitions and table tennis tournaments which were recently held at NOVO Cinema Complex and Dubai Festival City Mall.” “We communicate the message to the community in various channels starting with film documentary screenings on Alzheimer’s. “We host a lot of community events in different Emirates involving pre-med student volunteers, health and medical professionals,” Desiree expounds. In cooperation with like-minded community groups, corporate and government entities, 4get-me-not conducts various activities designed to promote brain health and provide proper information on how to care for people living with Alzheimer’s. Inspired by his father’s memory-related health problems, Desiree Vlekken founded 4get-me-not a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness on Alzheimer’s disease in the UAE. ![]() Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf: Desiree Vlekken – Alzheimer’s Advocate Desiree Vlekken – Photo by Eros Goze for Illustrado Magazine
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