When songwriter Ken Freirich performed his new single "I Wish" with the San Diego Children's Choir in front of 50,000 people at horse racing's World Championships in Del Mar, California, something magical happened. The musician found himself moved to tears, and he wasn't alone. Dozens of audience members approached him afterward to share how deeply the children's voices had touched their hearts.

That powerful moment sparked an inspiring global mission. Freirich, who performs under the name Random Acts of Kindness, is now recording versions of "I Wish" with children's choirs from every major continent throughout 2025 and 2026. The African Children's Choir recorded their version in Uganda this past December, with a release date set for February 6th. The San Diego Children's Choir will follow in March, and the National Choir of Anguilla and the Anguilla Music Academy will share their rendition in April. Future stops include the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and Canada.

The song itself was born from another creative project. While writing a song called "Peace for a Day," Freirich developed lyrics for what he thought would be a bridge. The messaging resonated so deeply with him that he transformed it into its own composition, drawing inspiration from the simplicity and power of John Lennon's "Imagine." Through vivid imagery and appeals to the universe, "I Wish" offers hope and inspiration when people need it most.

Freirich's lyrics paint pictures of universal human desires. One verse captures the heart of his mission: "I wish for a day where we all smile and laugh a real long while, a day where we all belong, a day where we just get along." The chorus takes a poetic turn, calling on natural elements to guide humanity toward kindness: "Fire in the sun, open your mind, sing like a bird, tell us how to be kind."

The Ripple Effect extends far beyond the music itself. Freirich, who has been writing songs since age eight, chose the name Random Acts of Kindness intentionally. He personally performs random acts of kindness every week and hopes to use his platform to inspire others. His previous single, "Free to Roam," became a Billboard and MediaBase Top 20 hit with messages of freedom and empowerment. During the pandemic, he created "Healthcare Workers Rock!" as an anthem recognizing frontline heroes.

Now, Freirich is planning to launch a global kindness initiative to complement the song, with an ambitious goal of generating billions of kind acts around the world. The children's choirs will perform live internationally, spreading their message of peace and unity wherever they go. Conversations are already underway for appearances at halftime shows, major sporting events, benefit concerts, and venues both large and intimate.

For aspiring artists, Freirich offers encouraging wisdom born from experience: follow your passion, stay true to yourself, and never give up. He believes that music has unique power to bring people together, and that positive messaging is exactly what the world needs today. As "I Wish" travels from continent to continent through the voices of children, his vision of a kinder, more connected world is already coming to life, one heartfelt performance at a time.