“My story really started many years ago, as a youth myself, and going through life in Scarborough as a son of two refugee Tamil, Siri Lankan immigrants, hip hop was my way to communicate the things I was going through,” Rajendram told CP24. “And later on, you know, as a sibling to someone who was diagnosed with autism, you know, processing all of that, hip hop is really what got me through that and eventually writing.
The fundraiser aims to raise funds for programs and services for kids and teens with disabilities, like independence workshops, to purchase instruments for music therapy programs and to provide financial support for families in need of things like wheelchairs and to cover transportation costs. To find more information about the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre, or the Capes for Kids fundraiser, or to donate, go toDr. Rageen Rajendram is raising money for the 2024 Capes for Kids fundraiser in a unique way, by donating all of the proceeds from his latest song 'I Am' to the fundraiser.