OU Student from Troy Organizes 'JAM for Africa' Concert in Lake Orion

The following information was submitted by Allison Koehler of UptownPR.

Morgan Fisher was just 12 years old when she first heard the story of Joint Aid Management (JAM), a humanitarian relief organization, which has been successfully feeding and educating children all over the world for nearly 30 years.

Saddened by the unfortunate circumstances these children are faced with, Fisher decided she wanted to make an impact. She founded Bands That Jam for Africa (BTJ4A) at the tender age of 14. So far she’s .

Fundraising began as early as grade school. “I began fund raising with a tin can,” Fisher said. “Every fifty dollars feeds and educates a child in Africa for an entire year through JAM's programs. I made it a goal to fill up the tin can until I raised fifty dollars.”

But soon it would be much more. Since 2008, Fisher has organized seven concerts, and the eighth will be held Saturday, June 16 at The District in Lake Orion. All money raised by her organization go directly to JAM International. (jamint.com.)

But Fisher has more than just music in mind.

“I want to grow Bands that JAM for Africa from an event to event schedule to a full time, international organization,” she said. “I hope to reach as many young people as possible to raise awareness about the plight in Africa and ensure them that they can accomplish their goals and dreams if they work hard.”

The benefit concert will be Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.) at The District (4005 S. Baldwin, Lake Orion). Tickets are $12 at the door.