300+ POUNDS LOST! MAN VOWS END TO YOUTH OBESITY!
Obesity, eating disorders, self-mutilation, battle entrenched youth now have a voice, and real solutions!
Youth obesity and eating disorders have reached epidemic proportion. Much attention and effort is being put forth to curb this problem/ Currently soda
machines are being pulled from schools; trans-fat is being taken out of your favorite fast food restaurant. Some companies, like McDonalds, have gone as
far as test marketing actual mini-gyms inside their restaurants. Every time you turn on the television you see the problem. Because of my past, I refuse to
look at these kids as a statistic. Out of the Darkness is exactly that! Being the fat kid, and reaching over 500 pounds, I lived in darkness where no one was
allowed. Now, with passion and with real solutions we are ready to show these kids that there is hope, there is light and we will show them how to release
themselves.
Tollie, who lived his life as “the fat kid” and dealt with his self, inflicted circumstances in a self-destructive way, ballooned to over 500 pounds by the age of
24.
The pothole entrenched first few chapters of Tollie’s life, are viewed by most people as nothing short of inspiring, as seen in various national publications.
We have a large fundraising goal for Tollie’s “Out of the Darkness Project”. The expected cost for a full year of projects is $176,000. I would greatly
appreciate your help in reaching this target because our youth deserve to dream not hide!
I have started my fundraising off with a personal donation of $20,000. Your donation will bring me closer to my goal and help light a brilliant fire for
sustainable change!
With your generous support this year we will accomplish our next steps for change!
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Full interactive global web-based community, for students. Online support for eating strategies, a complete online personal trainer, live pod casts. Just
think, a new online community for students across the globe, built to create a positive environment. A comprehensive Dream portal allowing students to use
talents and passion with mentors in their fields.
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Production on a new cooking show premiering on our website. A Show for teens and featuring teen chefs who are passionate about cooking. Making
foods loved by all students, “healthy”.
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Launching our new live, kick-start seminars. We have several locations across the nation, ready to host our new vision. Also, allowing us access to
schools and media outlets to ensure a sizeable impact. We expect over 5,000 students at each event.
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Finish design and printing of “Power of One!” manuals used in small groups and seminars. Manuals will be sold online along with a full DVD series to be
used in small groups.
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Provide support and education to all organizations dealing with these issues and bring about a global network, putting kids first.
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Work with health club chains to introduce new training and eating habits that can be used specifically for youth.
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Work with local, state and federal officials to help bring a new curriculum to health classes dealing with emotional issues of image, which cause many
eating disorders.
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Acquire the equipment to develop full multi visuals and graphics for in-school assemblies. Allowing us to visit more schools and create a positive mental
shift for the students.
(ARE YOU LIVING IN DARKNESS?)
Get ready this summer there is a fire being lit live!
There are some amazing people ready to stand for you.
It’s a project like no other and it will never end or be
complete. The only way we will stop is when every kid
can say, “I dream,” “I believe,” there is no more
darkness only the brilliance of light. This is fighting the
good fight; you’re
worth it and on this
road some amazing
opportunities for all of
you. But, to be honest
this is me we are
talking about. So along the way we are going to have
some parties, shake things up. I don’t care if you’re
overweight; have an eating disorder, depression, self-
mutilation YOU CAN CHANGE! It is up to you, DREAM,
ENVISION, And CREATE!! For the adults out there I
have a question for you. When was the last time your
son or daughter came home broken in tears? Maybe
someone called them fat, ugly, told them they dressed the wrong way. Then as my parents did with me,
you embraced them and held them tight. Tear for tear you held your child and spoke the words, “I wish
there was something I could do for you.” Take A Stand For Our Kids, Your Legacy Will Be Felt!”
Make Checks Payable To:
Tollie’s Out of the Darkness Project
661 Celebration Ave
Celebration, FL 34747
or
With your support of $50.00 or more you will receive this T-Shirt and program booklet while supplies last.
We are also looking for Corporate Sponsors, Ready to take a stand for our kids.