New York City vocal coach helps raise nearly $15,000 on 85th birthday

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
New York City vocal coach helps raise nearly $15,000 on 85th birthday
New York City vocal coach, Barbara Maier Gustern, celebrated her 85th birthday by organizing a fundraiser for the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen.

NOHO, Manhattan (WABC) -- A vocal coach from New York City displayed a selfless act of kindness by organizing a fundraiser on her birthday.

Barbara Maier Gustern organized a benefit to mark her 85th birthday at Joe's Pub in Manhattan.

There were more than 25 performers at the event, and all of them had Gustern as a vocal teacher.

Together, they were able to raise nearly $15,000.

All of the proceeds were donated to the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, which serves thousands of people in need each week.

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