Sponsors

	Fender Musical Instuments Fender has just come on board as a sponsor for Blue Star Connection. Of particular interest is the Fender GDEC Jr amp and the Duo-sonic guitar, both taylor made for this program, and a great choice for any kid starting out on guitar.

	Category 5 Amplification Category 5 donates 10% of its gross sales to charity, of which a majority goes to Blue Star Connection. Category 5 also sponsors the Denver Blues Festival with both Cash and Backline donations, and is the host and sponsor for the Dallas events. Category 5 also underrights the travel expenses required to deliver the instruments to the various hospital programs.

	Guitar Center Guitar Center has given Blue Star Connection substantial discounts on instruments, has taken in trade many of our donated items for in store credits, and has hosted multiple “make a wish” type experiences for our individual Blue Stars. Some of the Blues Stars have noted that their “Guitar Center experience” was just as fulfilling as the instrument gift itself. They have really extended our reach to where we can send Blue Stars around the country to Guitar Centers and have them receive a unique and meaningful experience to go with their instrument.

	Soul Fixin’ Foundation Soul Fixin Foundation, named after Luther Allison, has donated over 40 guitars and provided us with substantial funding for the hospital projects we have done to date. They are on the front lines for us, providing funding, contacts, silent auction items, and moral support. A very important partner in our mission to bring music to these kids.

	Grand County Blues Society The Grand County Blues Society founded the program Blue Star Connection. It has generously used its resources to maintain it over the years. BSC has been under the umbrella of Blues in the Schools because most Blue Stars do not get to go to conventional schools.