Shakey Graves Live from the Heart

Live from the Heart: Shakey Graves

Delivering the healing power of music to Austin children’s hospitals, 150 music medicine supporters joined CCA and Shakey Graves for an intimate concert at the Gibson Showroom.

Lyla's Story

Finding Lyla’s Smile

If you had asked me two years ago to describe my family, I would have said we were the typical Washington family… But in the summer of 2017, our four-year-old daughter, Lyla, was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor.

Kira at the Hospital

The Big Sister I’ve Always Wanted

After being diagnosed with ALL, Kira knew her future would be filled with long months of treatment in the hospital. What she didn’t know was that she would find a support system rooted in joy.

Joy Party - Ella Fruend

Joy Party – Mitzvahpalooza

12-year-old Ella hosted her very own Joy Party to raise money for MyMusicRx, which delivers the healing power of music to kids and teens in the hospital. With her friends she raised $3,000 for the program!

Meet June CCA Hero, Monse

What inspires Monse? The brilliant colors of the sunset. As a budding photographer, this creative 16-year-old likes capturing the pinks, purples, and blues that she loves so much. She also enjoys painting, exploring new places, and playing the ukulele.

Meet CCA Hero, Justus

Music has always been a big part of Justus’ life. As a toddler, he loved belting out “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” on his toy microphone; by age three, he was already starting to sing harmonies. “He was quite the little ham,” said his dad Jason.