NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond Appears on FOX News' Huckabee to Launch New Wanna Play Fund

<p>NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond recently appeared on &quot;Huckabee,&quot; a weekly FOX News and commentary program hosted by former Governor of Arkansas, to launch the Wanna Play Fund, which seeks public donations to support programs and activities that strengthen music education in schools and provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn to play music. The launch also featured students from Jersey City, N.J., who've started playing music in a program that was restored with instrument donations from NAMM's partner organization, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, which will assist the NAMM Foundation and the Wanna Play Fund with future instrument donations to schools. For more information about the Wanna Play Fund or to contribute to it, please visit www.nammfoundation.org or e-mail info@nammfoundation.org.</p> <p><strong>9/29/09 UPDATE &ndash; </strong>The winning bidders of the autographed guitar were Dennis and Elizabeth Danzik of Paradise Valley Arizona. Danzik, a scientific advisor and engineer, is the CEO of Solverdi Worldwide, Ltd, a Phoenix-based company specializing in renewable energy development.&nbsp; Both Dennis and Elizabeth are passionate supporters of music education for people of all ages and skill levels.</p> <p>&quot;Music is fundamental to learning. Access to music education and a sincere effort in music by the student, at any age, increases abilities in math and science, as well as other academic subjects,&quot; said Danzik. &quot;The enjoyment of mastering even the basics of music opens social doors, improves grades, makes school more fun and can never be taken away.&quot;</p> <p><strong>CONGRATULATIONS, DENNIS AND ELIZABETH AND THANK YOU!</strong></p> <p>NAMM Members, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=namm&amp;id=1">Wanna Play Fund</a>.</p>