QSAC is excited to announce that Legendary Pop Diva Martha Wash has become the organization’s official spokesperson! Martha will be lending her distinctive and powerful voice, well known for hits such as "It's Raining Men,” and “Everybody Dance Now” to help spread QSAC’s mission of helping individuals with an autism spectrum disorder to live meaningful and fulfilled lives in our society.
Martha is no stranger to spreading positive messages to unite people worldwide. She has performed for many Human Rights Campaigns and is currently gearing up for her 2010 tour! “We are honored that she will be spreading the word about our goals and commitment, as well as the importance of the services we provide” says Executive Director, Gary Maffei.
Martha was first introduced to QSAC when asked to perform and judge at Got Talent? A Competition to Benefit Autism on May 24, 2010 at the Times Square Arts Center. The contest, which was open to all, had two autistic performers. One of them, Laurie Maitland, was actually crowned the winner. “I was given the opportunity to experience firsthand how much of an influence music has on autism” said Martha Wash after the winner was announced. “I am so grateful”.
About Martha
As part of the Weather Girls, Martha scored a Grammy Nomination for a song that was destined to become a cult classic. “It’s Raining Men” – the original version that confirmed it was time to leave your umbrellas at home, rip off the roof and stay in bed. Martha continued to sing with the Weather Girls until the late 80’s when she felt it was time to move on to the next tenure of her career. Into the early 90’s, Martha became one of the most sought after session singers and soon found herself recording for numerous acts - Seduction and C+C Music Factory to name a few. From “You’re My One and Only (True Love)” to “Everybody Dance Now”, Martha was all over radio airwaves and had club-goers moving to her distinct vocal styling. http://www.martha-wash.com/
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