Part of the mission of the Ball State University Singers is to reach out to others, not only through music, but also through community service. This year, the 45th University Singers cast sponsored a child named Obey who is from Zimbabwe. Through the World Vision Organization, the Ball State University Singers has been able to support Obey with over sixth months of care and will continue to support him throughout his childhood.

Obey was part of the University Singers family from his birth, which was on January 29, 1999. This date not only celebrates the life of Obey, but is also called “University Singers Day” where the cast and community celebrate the history of the Ball State University Singers. Obey and his family frequently send cards and letters to the cast to update the Singers on Obey’s progress in primary school and life. In return, the cast sends Obey frequent packages filled with performance photos, games and cards of encouragement.

The World Vision Organization is a Christian humanitarian organization that works in communities worldwide to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice. They serve close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries all over the world. To find out more about World Vision visit their website at www.worldvision.org.

Please visit the lobby in Emen's during Spectacular and take a look at our poster to read more about Obey and the Ball State University Singer’s involvement with the World Vision Organization.