We’re glad that so many of you in our COPD community have taken the initiative to spread awareness and education about COPD. I think it’s safe to say that reaching out to others can also be beneficial to yourself.
And, I’m pretty sure all of you have heard about the DRIVE4COPD campaign, which actually just hit the mark of screening over 1 MILLION PEOPLE for COPD! How’s THAT for awareness?
But what you might not have heard is that in addition to the 5-question pop screener they have, the D4C campaign is also having a “Tune-Up for COPD” song-writing competition! How cool!
From theboot.com
Remember in the spring of last year the COPDF launched their Faces of COPD Flickr photo contest? So many of you participated and shared your stories and photos. Now, through the DRIVE4COPD’s songwriting contest, it will allow you to embrace your creative side once again.
Billy Ray Cyrus – the newest member of the DRIVE team – along with the Country Music Association are challenging people to write the next song to promote COPD awareness. You might recall Patty Loveless’ “Drive” anthem, and they’re looking for “a song that should drive Americans to live life to the fullest and empower them to make choices to help them breathe better.”
The winner will be selected by a panel of judges including Billy Ray Cyrus, Grammy-award winner Patty Loveless, members of DRIVE4COPD partnering organizations and industry experts. The winning entry will have the opportunity to perform at the CMA Music Festival, June 9-12 in Nashville!
Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a professional to enter or to win. If you don’t submit a song, you can always view the entries online and choose your favorite! The selected fan favorite will be featured on TuneUpForCOPD.com and DRIVE4COPD.COM.!
So what are you waiting for? Get writing!
