Chris Hendricks To Present "Breaking Down Barriers" Program To Saint Mary's School On Nov. 11

RALEIGH, NC, November 01, 2012 (Press-News.org) Chris Hendricks (http://www.chrishendricksmusic.com), a musician based in Raleigh, N.C., has announced that he will present to Saint Mary's School in Raleigh on Sunday, Nov. 11, as part of his "Breaking Down Barriers" anti-bullying program. Hendricks will kick off the event at the all-girls school with a short concert followed by a presentation educating students on the dangers of bullying and the importance of being true to one's self. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age, he was bullied throughout his childhood and teen years because of his disability. Hendricks now uses his musical talent and experience with bullying as an opportunity to provide inspiration for others facing similar situations by reaching out to North Carolina schools to deliver the "Breaking Down Barriers" program.

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"It is an honor to be given the opportunity to use my own experience and love of music to inspire these students," said Hendricks. "Unfortunately, bullying is fairly common in our schools, but with this program, I am able to discuss the importance of standing up to bullying in an effort to make a difference."

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ABOUT CHRIS HENDRICKS:
Chris Hendricks is a musician based in Raleigh, N.C. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age, Hendricks uses his music and experiences in an effort to inspire others, reaching out to schools, businesses and organizations throughout the country. Over the course of his career, Hendricks has performed at iconic venues across the country including Cat's Cradle, Carolina Theatre, Eddie's Attic and the Los Angeles House of Blues. His hit song "Noise," was featured at every artist's dream destination - the Louvre Museum in Paris - and was chosen as the 2011-2012 season theme song for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Quickly becoming a hit, the EP that features "Noise" has sold more than 6,000 copies to date. Hendricks is back in the studio recording his latest EP, "Meant To Survive," which is set to be released in winter 2012. For more information about Chris Hendricks, visit http://www.chrishendricksmusic.com.

ABOUT THE "BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS" ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM:
Chris Hendricks' "Breaking Down Barriers" is an anti-bullying program that reaches out to area schools to raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and the importance of being true to one's self. Each performance kicks off with a short concert followed by a speech from Hendricks. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age, he was bullied all throughout his childhood and teen years because of his disability. Through the program, he uses his experience with bullying along with his musical talents to reach out to and inspire others who are facing similar situations. The program has and continues to make a difference in the Triangle, as participating schools have reported a decrease in behavioral problems and bullying as a result of the program. For more information about "Breaking Down Barriers," visit http://www.chrishendricksmusic.com/breakingdownbarriers.

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