Sofia V is a 17-year-old violinist performing in Central Park and on YouTube, raising money for patients who can't afford to get better.
Sofia V has been playing violin since age 8. During COVID, she started recording videos, and what began as a way to share music became a YouTube channel, then a street performance in Central Park, and now a full-on fundraising mission.
Music 4 Medicine is about the idea that music doesn't just move you emotionally. It can change the material reality of someone's life. Every dollar raised goes directly to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to keep care accessible for those who need it most.
Music as a force for healing, in every sense of the word.
17 years old. Playing since she was 8. Performing in Central Park, recording covers on YouTube, and using every note to make a difference for underserved patients in New Jersey.
Watch on YouTubeNo admin fees. No overhead. Just music turning into medicine for people who can't afford care.
First donation of $696 sent to Bergen New Bridge
100% of donations go directly to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to support underserved patients.
A running log of performances, donations, and milestones as the mission grows.
Milestone
First Donation Sent
Confirmation that the first donation, $696, was sent to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
Street Performance
Central Park Performance
Video from one of Sofia's Central Park street performances supporting the mission.
Street Performance
Central Park Performance
Another look at Sofia performing live in Central Park for Music 4 Medicine.
Performance Recap
First Fundraising Performance
Recap post from Sofia's first Music 4 Medicine performance, which raised $263.
Introduction
Meet Music 4 Medicine
The introductory video explaining the mission and how it all started.
Central Park, NYC
Sofia's first Music 4 Medicine street performance in Central Park raised $263 for Bergen New Bridge. While Sofia has performed on the streets before, this was the first dedicated to the mission.
$263 RaisedYouTube, Enchanted Violin
Viewers of Sofia's YouTube channel contributed directly to the mission, helping push the total raised even further toward helping Bergen New Bridge patients.
$433 RaisedFollow on YouTube for updates.
Bergen New Bridge is New Jersey's largest hospital and one of its most important. As a safety net hospital, it serves thousands of patients who have nowhere else to turn: uninsured, underinsured, and those facing poverty, mental illness, and addiction.
These patients deserve quality care just as much as anyone else. Bergen New Bridge makes that possible, and Music 4 Medicine is proud to help them keep doing it.
Every view, every subscriber, every share helps grow this mission.
Have a way to help grow Music 4 Medicine? A collaboration idea, a suggestion, or just want to reach out? Sofia would love to hear from you.
sofiaviolin2009@gmail.com