My personal journey as a Drum Circle Facilitator during DRUMSTRONG 2014, Weddington, NC, May 16-17, 204
This episode of the Health Beat Video is from DRUMSTRONG Event to “Beat Out Cancer” by Drumming for 24 consecutive hours. This is the 8th annual DRUMSTRONG event held at Weddington, NC. This episode also demonstrates various ways to play the DRUMSTRONG.org sound shape drum and a finger shaker achieve music therapy goals for active seniors and veterans. Watch the video below of my experience.
What is DrumSTRONG? DRUMSTRONG was founded by Scott Swimmer events raise awareness and funds for cancer organizations as a way of expressing a family’s desire to be a vibrant part of beating cancer. The mission of DRUMSTRONG is to provide a vehicle for health entities and cancer societies to show communities the resources at hand to assist in directing and easing cancer concerns. This event facilitates an ‘introduction’ and advancement of important organizations supporting those dealing with cancer, promoting early detection and working towards cures is our goal, and a cause that is close to my heart.
I was honored to be one of the elite drum circle facilitators for “rhythmic assault on Cancer.” Below is group photo!
In photo above: The DrumsForCures :: drumSTRONG facilitators of 2014 — with Mason Swimmer, Nickolas Chidester, Danny Boy Wilcox, Becky Watson, Greg Whitt, Ashley A. Tisdale, Kennon Knight, Jamie Artman, Lori Parker, Scott Swimmer, David Drum and Dennis Maberry at Misty Meadows Farm.
Why Drums? Drums are the perfect communicator as rhythm welcomes and embraces all who participate. Music truly engages all ages, wages and stages of health. We gather folks to rhythm (drum for crazy long periods of time), focusing on individual and community health; drumming in honor of, in memory of and working for cancer solutions.
More information may be found at: drumstrong.org
Contact Becky Watson, MBA, MT at becky@music4wellness.net
(757) 563-3488
