Late Hartland Teen Inspires 'Emotionally-Charged' Song

In 2011, the Hartland community rallied around 17 year old Kendal Lividini and her family as she battled against cancer. On Jan. 12, Kendal lost her fight to acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

Her story, however, and her dream of bringing awareness and a cure for childhood cancer continues on with help from her family and friends. 

It was Kendal's story of strength and bravery in the face of terminal illness which inspired Minnesota-based band, Quietdrive, to write and deliver an emotionally-charged anthem, Even When I’m Gone.

Written in the style of U2, Coldplay and Snow Patrol, the song is available at most online music stores. 

According to Kendal's page on the Children's Cancer Research Fund, the song asks a heart-wrenching question posed by a teen with a terminal illness, “Will you still remember me, even when I’m, gone?” 

A music video has been launched for the conclusion of September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in honor of Kendal and all kids lost too soon to this disease.

With the help of nonprofit record label, Rock the Cause and distribution partner, The Orchard, Even When I’m Gone can be downloaded now on iTunes, Amazon, and at other digital music stores.

Net proceeds from the sale of Even When I’m Gone will support three worthy charities: Team Kendal Kidz and Children’s Cancer Research Fund who have partnered for years to raise thousands for pediatric cancer research, and Rock the Cause who empowers youth to volunteer in their communities.