As if the Grammy’s and traveling to the UK weren’t enough, this year TP received yet another amazing opportunity to be part of the relatively new VH1 Do Something Awards Show hosted by Jane Lynch! There were twelve of us in total that were scheduled to perform throughout the show.
A little about this awards show, “Do Something” is a wonderful organization that aims to recognize everyday individuals under 25 years who strive to make a difference in the world. This year... there were some amazing finalists whose focus ranged from promoting healthy habits and eating, to reaching out to military widows/widowers , to providing high school teenagers with physical and mental disabilities with an opportunity to be included. It was our great pleasure to be able to play as they strolled down the aisle to be recognized for their accomplishments. =D This was a star-studded event which left some of us in awe that this show was not more well-known. From the moment we arrived, I zoomed in to the area reserved for celebrities with their picture reserving their seats from Mario Lopez, to Tyra Banks, to Will Ferrell. The tech day/rehearsal day as well as the day of were long hours spent getting private shows with performances from One Republic, Demi Lovato, and Foster the People among others. And the icing on the cake, was that our “waiting area” happened to be the place where the celebrity winners would just so happen to walk down to get their picture taken. EEK!
The hardest part of the gig?
Restraining myself from not sneaking a close up picture of....
david beckham! This picture was LITERALLY taken with me right next to the photographer as Kevin and I were trying to get onto the stage.... They were blocking the staircase... *swoon*
The okedo players making the entrance for the 5 finalists...
The chu players on stage. =D
In all seriousness, this truly was a wonderful experience, with the reminder of the value of doing good for others. The winner of the show was Sarah Cronk who initiated a series of all-inclusive cheerleading troupes in high schools around the world . Inspired by her older brother who has a diagnosis of Autism, but has shown her that the sky is the limit, Sarah acknowledges the potential hardships of high school and “fitting in” and has worked to raise awareness of schools everywhere that the world is big enough to accept people of all shapes, sizes, AND abilities. But all these finalists should be commended for their great work and efforts. No matter how big or small the venture, these individuals have touched lives and consequently will inspire others to make a difference in the world.
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