Jenny Lin Foundation News

And the 2009 Jenny Lin Summer Program theme is...Friday Night Fever! A spin-off from the popular John Travolta movie from the seventies "Saturday Night Fever". Our concert will feature songs with dancing, disco, and party themes. It's going to be great!

Mrs. Lin, the brave trooper, makes it to practice even though her eye is still in recovery.


The chorus sings a song filled with joy.


The girls of the chorus take a break as their male counterparts work on their parts with the chorus director.

Holly Quan prepares for the public speaking session in the Jenny Lin Foundation center.


Jefferson, John, and Evan look on with intrigue.


Ms. Quan talks one-on-one with an attendee at the session.

The Annual Jenny Lin Memorial (Candle Light Vigil) was held on May 23, 2008.

Here is a recap on what occurred:


The Guests of honor, from left to right: Supervisor Gail Steele, Mr. George Granger, Mrs. Lin, Mr. Lin, and Mrs. Lynne Foy-Couche


The attendees


The first act was Felicia Ho on violin and Geoffrey on piano, playing "Salut d'Amour" by E. Elgar.


Felicia and Geoffrey perform "Salut d'Amour"


After that, Mr. and Mrs. Lin lit the center candle in honor of Jenny.


Master of Ceremonies-Mrs. Lynne Foy-Couche welcomes everyone to the Jenny Lin Memorial


Guest Speaker-Supervisor Gail Steele speaks on behalf of all the children who have been victims of crime and violence.


The lovely Gloria Zhu makes her speech on her experiences from being part of the Jenny Lin Foundation.


Gloria's inspiring speech


Geoffrey performs the sweet, delicate melodies of "Claire de Lune" by Claude Debussy.


Geoffrey plays with passion.


Mr. George Granger makes a speech.


Guest Speaker- Mr. George Granger from the CVUSD Board of Education commands the crowd with his powerful speech.


Mr. John Lin makes his acknowledgement from the family.


Mr. Lin's speech is heartfelt and touching, bringing everyone in the circle to tears.


Mr. Lin receives a hug before returning to his seat.


Ms. Shauna Shoptaw sings her heart out in "Light a Candle" by Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith.


The student coordinators help pass out and light the candles


One by one the attendees' candles are lit by the coordinators.


The student coordinators make sure that each and every attendee has a lit candle.


Warren asked for a moment of silence for the people of China in the midst of the earthquake and shared his many memorable experiences through the years at the Jenny Lin Summer Program

A candle light vigil for Jenny Lin is scheduled for May 23, 2008, at 6:30 PM
at Canyon Middle School
19600 Cull Canyon Road
Castro Valley 94546

Enrollment for the 2008 Jenny Lin Summer Program "Going for the Gold" is now OPEN!!!!!!

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Warren and Evan take careful notes on the night's briefing.


Evan's ideas are heard by the members of the meeting.


Geoffrey and Andrew listen intensely.

Jefferson eyes the last two cookies on the table

hard-at-work members of the 2008 Summer Student Coordinators.


Bonnie, Evan, and Warren bring their ideas to the table.


Tired coordinators


Jefferson checks his pocketwatch one last time before the meeting comes to a close.

The Jenny Lin Foundation was incorporated in 1994 after the tragic and brutal murder of Jenny Lin, a talented and well-loved fourteen-year-old girl. The foundation's mission is to aid law enforcement officials in apprehending the perpetrator as well as increase community awareness of child safety. In addition, the foundation sponsors many events which celebrate Jenny's memory.

For more history, click here