By Lexxus Shaw
Raider Shakedown
Reporter
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—The Christian-based
organization Special Kids, located at 202 Arnette St. in Murfreesboro, helps children with
disabilities such as heart conditions, mental disabilities, and physical
disabilities.
Special Kids hosted a fundraising event on Nov. 30 called the “Benefit
Concert”. Bethany Faller shared information with The MTSU Raider Shakedown on
Nov. 29 about the “Benefit Concert” and how events like these help Special
Kids. Faller, the development account specialist for Special Kids, leads a new
program called Impact. Faller describes Impact as a
way “for people to use their abilities, talents, or gifts from God to put on a
fundraiser for Special Kids.” Impact does most of the fundraising for Special
Kids, if not all.
Faller is relatively new to Special
Kids, but her desire speaks loudly and brightly when she describes her job at
the organization.
“I came into this job as a blessing,” said
Faller, who describes her role as one who raises hope for the participating children and their
families.
Faller said the “Benefit Concert”, was put on by Middle
Tennessee State University’s own Reformed University Fellowship group. The RUF
group is a campus ministry that supports the Bible, the community and MTSU. The
event was mainly directed by Forest Strout, according to the organization’s
website.
The concert had many
different bands and acts, including Cameron McAulay, Parker Deal, Island Wren,
and Monohand. The tickets were $3 each, and concessions were served. According
to Faller, all of the proceeds went to the Special Kids Co.
Even with programs and
events like this, Special Kids still needs help. That is why Faller and Special
Kids are trying to find a way to get Middle Tennessee State University students more involved. They need
more people to volunteer and/or raise funds to help the participating children.
Faller is working to get the word out about Special Kids. She encourages students
to drop by for a visit anytime and to use their "skills, talents and
abilities" for future Impact events.
If you would like additional information about Special Kids, please visit http://www.specialkidstn.com/ .
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