Brett Lee launched a signature t-shirt for his Foundation, Mewsic, today to mark the occasion of World Music Day, with proceeds from T-Shirt sales going to support Mewsic programs that heal, educate and empower disadvantaged children in India through music.
Available online and sporting Brett’s personal signature and the Mewsic Foundation mascot, a guitar-playing cat called ‘Binga’, the T-shirt is a collector’s item for Brett Lee and music fans across India.
“June 21st has been celebrated across many countries as World Music Day since 1982.” said Brett. “Given my passion for music and the focus of my Foundation, I felt we should do something to mark the day, celebrate music and generate awareness for our work.” said Brett Lee.
Mewsic was launched in India in 2011 and uses music as a powerful tool to change the lives of children – pioneering music therapy in cancer hospitals and teaching disadvantaged children basic literacy and numeracy through musical programs such as the Mewsic Bus and the establishment of Mewsic Centres.
“It’s hard to explain what it means to me,” he says. “When I’m on the cricket field in front of 60,000 screaming Indians, it’s a great feeling; it’s so energetic. But when I’m in front of a crowd playing music, it’s totally different. It’s like I found the missing part of the jigsaw puzzle.”
It was Brett’s personal experience with music that led him to found Mewsic India foundation in 2009 and establish its inaugural Mewsic Centre. Mewsic now has now grown significantly with programs which span across five cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Hyderabad.
The signature T-Shirts are personally designed by Brett Lee himself and feature his signature as part of a limited edition collection to promote the power of music to change lives, and his Foundation, Mewsic.
“When I first set-up Mewsic, I was just hoping that music could provide some relief and hope for children living in very difficult circumstances. Even if Mewsic were to help one child, I would have slept well at night.” He said. “Knowing we are actually changing the lives of around 1500 children brings a real joy to my life.” says Brett.
T-shirts are available online here for less than $20 incl. shipping. All profits support Mewsic’s programs that use music to heal, educate and empower underprivileged children throughout India. Tweet to Brett and the Mewsic team to show your support at @BrettLee_58 and @BrettLeeMewsic or post on Mewsic’s Facebook page.
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