{"id":11461,"date":"2013-01-21T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2013-01-21T19:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spiken.wpengine.com\/news\/kent-man-earns-american-public-university-volunteer-award\/"},"modified":"2016-10-22T22:25:25","modified_gmt":"2016-10-23T05:25:25","slug":"kent-man-earns-american-public-university-volunteer-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/kent-man-earns-american-public-university-volunteer-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent man earns American Public University Volunteer Award"},"content":{"rendered":"
American Public University (APU) has recognized student Christopher Rumble, of Kent, as the first recipient of the APU Volunteer Award for his active involvement in community development, volunteerism and support of APU.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Rumble enrolled at APU shortly after his cancer diagnosis last April. He carried a full-time credit load while receiving medical treatment. During his time at Seattle Children\u2019s Hospital, Rumble produced a music video set to Kelly Clarkson\u2019s song \u201cStronger,\u201d which featured children also battling cancer. The video went viral and Rumble and his video appeared on many news outlets across the nation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cAPU ambassadors exemplify the qualities of leadership, scholarship, and commitment to the mission of our university system. These students and graduates have been recognized in professional and social circles and recommended by our APU community,\u201d said Nadya Garcia-Batiz, manager of community and spirit programs, in a Jan. 17 APU media release.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n