During the trip, Lane saw how difficult life was for those in Romania and felt the need to do something to help. Lane took the power of emotion and combined it with music in an effort to host the 2nd annual Romanian Relief Concert on Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Wells Theater.

     "We are so blessed to have so many things, that I think we should donate at least something, even if it is 1 percent," said Lane. "Some of the villagers are extremely poor, and this money is going to them."

     The concert raised $230 through admission and donations for "Porolissum Prietenie" (Porolissum Friendships) a non-profit organization aiming to improve the lives of underprivileged citizens of Romania.

     Lane described a woman named Teresa who is suffering from cancer and is unable to pay the 2000 Euro surgery.

     "Some of the money that was earned will go to help her and her family out," said Lane. "Most of them are wonderful people, and I feel the need to help them out."

     Lane described how the children work hard to earn paychecks, which they use to help their family.

     "By giving them a bit of spending money, they now can afford books, clothes, medicine, or whatever they choose to spend it on," said Lane.

     The concert itself featured six performances, starting off with senior Seth Cocquit, whose music focused around the message that "We are all in this thing together" and that "This life don’t last forever."

     Cocquit was followed by a band called The Lost Boys from Cornell College, senior Matt Bentley, The Scotsmen, a band called The Exit Ghost, and ended with Lucas Pauley and Ben Peterson of the General You.

     Overall the concert had a decent turnout and the audience appeared to enjoy listening to the six performances. There was a variety of music ranging from bluegrass to rock to ensure that everyone in the audience could enjoy themselves.

     "It was a shame not everyone on campus could hear it," said Sybille Rizzolli, an international student from Italy. "It’s for a good purpose and you get entertained for doing something good. I loved it!"

     The trip that inspired Lane over two years ago continues to have an effect on her. Lane plans to host another Romania Relief Concert next semester and hopes that even more students will attend.