{"id":1345,"date":"2012-11-09T09:44:23","date_gmt":"2012-11-09T15:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forum.belmont.edu\/health\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2012-12-26T12:36:14","modified_gmt":"2012-12-26T18:36:14","slug":"belmont-pt-students-once-again-help-coordinate-dierks-bentleys-miles-music-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forum.belmont.edu\/health\/2012\/11\/09\/belmont-pt-students-once-again-help-coordinate-dierks-bentleys-miles-music-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Belmont PT students once again help coordinate Dierks Bentley’s Miles & Music for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Once again this fall, students from Belmont University School of Physical Therapy assisted with the annual Dierks Bentley Miles and Music for Kids motorcycle ride and concert to benefit Vanderbilt Children\u2019s Hospital.\u00a0\u00a0 Since its inception seven years ago, Belmont PT students have served as the event\u2019s volunteer staff and this year was no different.\u00a0 Over 70 PT students participated.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe could not have taken this event to the level it now is without the help of my friend Mike Voight and his students at Belmont University,\u201d said Bentley.\u00a0 \u201cThe Belmont students have been integral to the success of this event from the inaugural ride seven years ago to its current size.\u00a0 I always look forward to working with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, after coordinating preparation for the event, stormy weather forced the last-minute cancellation of the motorcycle ride and eventually the concert as well.\u00a0 Among the thousands of disappointed fans were some discouraged volunteers as well. Belmont PT graduate and current adjunct faculty member, Ashley Campbell, has volunteered for the past five years, overseeing all of the volunteer staff for the past two years.\u00a0 Reflecting on the morning Campbell stated, \u201cThe Belmont PT students are a huge part of the continued success of this event. We had all been working hard for a few hours when they made the decision to call off the show and the mood could have easily changed, however everyone pulled together to tear down fencing, tables, and staging as quickly as it went up. The students never complained, and did everything that was asked of them. I was so proud to be associated with such a great group of hard working and dedicated young adults.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the middle of all of the tear down, Bentley decided that he did not want to let down his fans who drove and flew from cities and states away to be part of his annual Miles and Music for Kids charity event.\u00a0\u00a0 He made the decision to put on a small impromptu jam in the Reverb room at Hard Rock Caf\u00e9. Sheryl Crow, who scheduled to perform following the motorcycle ride, joined Bentley on stage to do what\u00a0 she could to help give back to the country music fans and supporters.\u00a0 \u201cIt was a tough call, but we had to make it for everyone\u2019s safety,\u201d Bentley said of canceling initially. \u201cBut, we still had so many fans in town who traveled, sometimes hundreds of miles to help support Vandy\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital, I felt like we had to find a way to do something to thank them and the students for their time and donations over the past seven years. We decided to run across the street, invite anyone still hanging around and before we knew it, the place was packed out. I still can\u2019t believe Sheryl came by \u2026 she jumped in her car and came over the minute she heard it was happening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Mike Voight who along with Dr. Pat Sells has coordinated Belmont\u2019s participation with this event said, “This was a great learning experience and fun event for our students.\u00a0 Not only did they get to meet and work with the stars of country music, but also learn to deal with unexpected events.\u00a0 In doing, so they also helped the community in a large way.\u201d\u00a0 Jami Graham, a second year PT doctoral student and class leader added, \u201cThe Dierks fundraiser is an event we look forward to each year.\u00a0 It\u2019s fun to see my fellow classmates come together to make it happen and contribute to the overall success of this event.\u00a0 While we were disappointed that the event had to be cancelled in the middle of the setup process due to weather, we were still happy to be able to help in any capacity that was needed.\u00a0 When Dierks decided to go with an indoor concert, we quickly shifted our emphasis to help making that a success.\u00a0 It is a real privilege to have this opportunity to give back to the community.\u00a0 While the event did not go as planned, it is still a good feeling to know that all of our hard work went towards an amazing organization!\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Dr Pat Sells summarized the day well:\u00a0 \u201cOur students have been involved in staging this event for several years and have become very well versed on how to pull together as a team and get things done. While we had a few hurdles today, it was a pleasure to watch them give and serve unselfishly. This is what service is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the inception of this annual event, $2,000,000 has been raised to benefit the Vanderbilt Children\u2019s Hospital and the Children\u2019s Miracle Network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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