The Impact of the Cade Thompson Benefit Concert: $80,000 Raised and Just $20,000 to Go

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Photography Courtesy of: Jennifer Botros – Sojourning Studio Photography

Cade Thompson Benefit Concert
Music has always had the power to bring people together. On June 5, 2026, it did something even more remarkable.

The Benefit Concert featuring Cade Thompson welcomed 285 attendees from across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland in support of rebuilding the St. Abanoub School campus in Zambia after devastating floods damaged classrooms and learning spaces earlier this year.

Hosted by STSA Church and produced by IMPACT Collective, the evening demonstrated what can happen when a community rallies around a meaningful cause.

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A Night Filled With Music and Purpose

The evening was filled with inspiring music, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories that highlighted the importance of the mission.

Through his performance and message, Cade Thompson encouraged attendees to embrace faith, perseverance, and service to others. His music reflected the spirit of the event and the reason everyone had gathered together that evening.

Guests also had the opportunity to learn more about the work of Meant 2 Live Foundation and the impact rebuilding the St. Abanoub School will have on the children and families it serves.

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More Than a Concert

Throughout the planning process, one phrase continued to surface:

“This is more than a concert.”

For everyone involved, it was an opportunity to be part of something that extends far beyond a single evening.

Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, volunteer hour contributed, and donation received helped move the project one step closer to completion.

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$80,000 Raised and One Final Goal Ahead

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, the event raised more than $80,000 toward the rebuilding effort.

This milestone brings the project significantly closer to completion, but there is still work to be done.

We are now just $20,000 away from fully funding the restoration of a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Every contribution helps bring that goal within reach.

Meant 2 Live Foundation

Help Us Complete the Mission

Together, we can fully fund the rebuilding of the St. Abanoub School and create a lasting impact for the children, families, and community it serves.

Donate here.

 

 

Thank You

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, prayed, shared the event, or supported this effort in any way, thank you.

Your generosity is helping transform a difficult chapter into an opportunity for growth, education, and a brighter future for the children of St. Abanoub School.

We are grateful to the organizations and individuals who helped make this event possible:

Your support helped turn an idea into an unforgettable evening of impact.