The Continentals' Performance
Brings 55 Million [Lei] for the Orphans
August, 10 2002 -- Realitatea Bihoreana

Almost 55 million lei were collected for the orphans at The Continentals' concert, which took place in Beius on Tuesday. The donations made by churches, individuals and businesses will help finance the social and professional integration projects for the orphans who are over 18 years old, projects initiated by Good Samaritan. Good Samaritan initiated many projects like this for the orphans coming from orphanages. The concert was free for 30 children and teachers from the orphanage. Elena Cornea, social assistant and administrator of Good Samaritan and Habitat for Humanity partnership, says:

"The concert was a very special time, The Continentals have created a very warm atmosphere." She says that the collected money will be used for wood projects, for the restaurant and for constructions.

The concert in Beius was part of the national tour of the Christian group, The Continentals. The members of the group will celebrate 35 years performing in Bucuresti, Arad, Sibiu, and Drobeta Turnu-Severin.

They spent two days in Beius, housed by the families of the employees of Good Samaritan. During these days, the 30 members of the group, coming from 20 American states, have visited the orphanage from Beius, giving the children many important things for their daily needs. Before leaving, the group was taken by Good Samaritan to The Cave of The Bears.

- Bristena Bozantan