We believe we can transform a cancer journey through the emotional power of music.
18,000,000 people and their families and caregivers are profoundly affected by cancer every year. Research has proved that music not only lifts their spirits but also has a powerful effect on blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety. Musicland will transform the cancer journey through personalized gifts and experiences that celebrate this life-enhancing power of music.
By donating to MusicLand, your gift will be used where it is needed the most as we fulfill our charitable mission to touch the lives and lift the spirits of cancer patients and their caregivers with personalized gifts and experiences that celebrate the emotional power of music.
Customized celebrity playlists
Private video and web chats with artists
Personalized concert and backstage experiences
Unique music gift boxes
Kenny & Rachel’s story
In January of 2021 Kenny Kahn experienced a serious cancer diagnosis first hand, and recognized that what gave him the greatest relief on his journey, was listening to music.
In recognition, friends and family began to make Kenny playlists and share songs, videos and artists. Along the way, Kenny’s daughter Rachel, away at college and feeling far from home, relied on the music she loves to help her find strength during this scary time. They both experienced the healing “gift” of music. This prompted a desire to work with a team of trusted family, associates and friends to find a transformative idea that uses music to help patients and caregivers through a cancer journey.
They gave us the gift of music.
The MusicLand Gift Foundation Board and Advisory team have all been affected by a cancer journey. We have also all been involved in the creation of many renowned and successful brands, both commercial and not for profit, and many associated with the music industry. Kenny Kahn, the founder, has a long personal and professional connection with music and philanthropy. There are huge bodies of research that demonstrate the life-enhancing power of music, and huge numbers of people on a cancer journey who deserve access to it.
We have formed an extraordinary board of directors and advisors to help us transform and re-imagine the journey of cancer through the gift of music.
Board of Directors
Kenny Kahn Founder, Black Label Advisory
Howard Kahn Pivot Point / Old City, Investment Banking
& Management Consulting
Deborah Taffler Deborah Taffler & Friends
Bob Boyd Investor, Agility Recovery, Rule of 78
Joe Koff Ring of Honor, Sinclair Broadcasting
Joe Pagani Go Jen Go Foundation
Daryl Hollnagel Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Board of Advisors
Rachel Kahn Indiana University
Adam Petricoff VR Business Brokers
Richard Ivers Richard Ivers, Esq.
Phil Shwom Schacker Real Estate Corp.
Cliff Niebling Societe Generale
Mike May BlueTracs
Meg Kahn Pivot Point, Luxury Retail Executive
Brian Jacobs Brick Design
Jaime Bettencourt Mood Media
Griffin Bettencourt Truist Bank
Scott Swimmer Drumstrong
Deana Hicks One Girl Inspired
Holly Gainsboro Golden Heart Healing