Drew's Tunes

Our mission is to celebrate the life of Drew Joseph Boswell by providing musical instruments to children, expose them to local musicians, and support clinical research into SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood).

On November, 27, 2012 we were blessed with the birth of Drew Joseph Boswell, 7 pounds, 11 ounces of beautiful. We were so happy to bring our sweet boy home. We had the staff escorting us, dancing all the way to the car. From the first day on, Drew made every day fun; with a perpetual sweet, happy demeanor.

During the 15 months of Drew's life, he ate and ate, he danced and danced, he gave hugs, but above all he loved music! Drew's passion for music grew and he was constantly "playing" an array of instruments including kazoos, bongos and his favorite little red piano.

March 11, 2014 was a typical day in the Boswell house. We picked him up from school, and he ran to us with that million dollar smile. That evening revolved around dinner, bath time, and most importantly happily playing! Drew was so happy that evening that we did not get him to bed until nearly 9 pm. By then he was exhausted, so we laid him down; he looked up at us and gave us a huge smile. We gave him one more kiss and shut the door.

The following morning, March 12, we went to wake our little man, and he had passed away in his sleep. In that instant the world as we knew it was gone. The preliminary results revealed no cause for Drew's passing. There were many unanswered questions that day.

As we seek to find answers to some of those questions, Drew's Tunes has made it our mission to honor the blessing we had in our lives for 15 blissful months by striving to bring joyous smiles to other children.

WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED

Thousands of children have benefited from the musical resources (instruments, classes and performances) provided by Drew's Tunes.

Over $50,000 was donated to Anna's Arts for Kids. These funds allowed Anna's Arts to host a music summer camp, help fund multiple After School Programs and hire an experienced vocal coach.

March has been proclaimed Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Awareness Month for the last four years in Louisiana. In 2017 43 states total across the country recognized March 2018 and SUDC with the same proclamation because of the work of Drew's Tunes. A SUDC Banner that is currently circling the world will be at the event (https://sudc.org/advocacy/legislative-policy-and-advocacy/us-state-proclamations ).

Over $200,000 has been donated to support music education for children and research for SUDC, with the majority impacting NOLA children. This includes $40,000 donated towards SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood) research.

Over 2,000 instruments have been purchased and donated to local music programs.

Testimonials

Salmen High School Marching Band donation - https://youtu.be/2jwL_3lPr1Y