March 2018
A beloved high school science teacher, Eric Thiel, recently passed away the day after retiring.
Two of his students, Amita and Jenna, decided to put on a benefit concert to add trees to his memorial grove. The concert, held at their school, had 16 amazing acts by 20 student performers. Kids sang- including a few originals, played several instruments, and did all the coordination for the event. The concert was a huge success, attended by about 100 students, family and friends.
The girls were proud to have raised enough to add 75 trees to Eric Thiel's grove!
Amita and Jenna said, "Mr Thiel...continues to inspire us to follow our true passions and brightest dreams, and be the best versions of ourselves. While we may not have gotten the chance to play Ukulele on the warm Hawaiian sands with him or see him on our graduation day, Mr. Thiel will always be our outstanding mentor, role model, and friend."
We have the honor of planting trees for a lot of people here at Trees for a Change, and we were particularly touched by these girls and their love for this special educator. Thanks for making us smile, Amita and Jenna! 
A beloved high school science teacher, Eric Thiel, recently passed away the day after retiring.
Two of his students, Amita and Jenna, decided to put on a benefit concert to add trees to his memorial grove. The concert, held at their school, had 16 amazing acts by 20 student performers. Kids sang- including a few originals, played several instruments, and did all the coordination for the event. The concert was a huge success, attended by about 100 students, family and friends.
The girls were proud to have raised enough to add 75 trees to Eric Thiel's grove!
Amita and Jenna said, "Mr Thiel...continues to inspire us to follow our true passions and brightest dreams, and be the best versions of ourselves. While we may not have gotten the chance to play Ukulele on the warm Hawaiian sands with him or see him on our graduation day, Mr. Thiel will always be our outstanding mentor, role model, and friend."
We have the honor of planting trees for a lot of people here at Trees for a Change, and we were particularly touched by these girls and their love for this special educator. Thanks for making us smile, Amita and Jenna!
