FORMER NBA PLAYER THEO RATLIFF ANTI-BULLYING TOUR HITS NEW YORK SCHOOLS

Posted By kymjai@gmail.com

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Theo Ratliff, Retired NBA All-star Player, family man, father, philanthropist and Author, has donated books to New York City Schools in Brooklyn, to increase childhood literacy, educate and bring awareness to bullying and it’s long term effects.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – There is clearly a definite problem going on in the world when it comes to how we treat each other these days. Bullying has become a norm and there is a loss for empathy and consideration of ones needs.

Today, we live in an environment that is filled with anger, hostility and various forms of “bullying”. Whether it is “cyber-bully”, physical abuse, or verbal, it exist in our current society at an all-time high. It is the cause of most youth suicide and now murders. It is important that we teach confidence in conjunction with tolerance. Tools that will allow youth to articulate stand up to bullies as well as improve skills in literacy. By combining the two in learning, we hope to accomplish addressing improving a multitude of social issues that are the result of childhood bullying. 

THEO THE HERO BOOK AND LITERACY PROGRAM

Theo Ratliff shares the story of his childhood experience with bullying, and most significantly, the lesson. he learned about dealing with bullies from the positive  perspective and advice given to him by his mother, Camilia Ratliff-Eatman. Written by Author Michael Harris and illustrated by Jonathan Ellis, “Theo The Hero” has been, and continues to be, an ideal teaching tool for school staff, parents and children who want to build and share communities that will not tolerate such destructive behavior.

Illiteracy has no age or color”. – Theo Ratliff

THEO THE HERO ANTI BULLY TOUR

On December 7th, 2017 Mr.Ratliff will visit New York City, surprise students and celebrate the inception of this very needed program in any community to meet and listen to the stories shared by “Theo The Hero Anti-Bully Ambassadors” through an initiative facilitated by Elite Learners Inc. starting with Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Henry Shreiber Elementary and Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School.  His final stop in Brooklyn will be at a ceremony event at P.S 279, with the Anti – Bully Ambassadors and Local Officials including The Brooklyn Borough President’s Office. Through the help of our sponsors, supplying Christmas gifts, Healthy Lifestyle News and bringing new opportunities to our youth for them to look forward to,     

SOCIAL MEDIA 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIDtDd6HCAw

https://www.si.com/vault/2001/02/12/296936/sultan-of-swat-theo-ratliff-has-gone-from-awkward-child-to-the-nbas-most-intimidating-shot-blocker

http://www.westalabamawatchman.com/theo-continues-to-be-hero-to-dempolis-youngsters/

http://www.westalabamawatchman.com/compton-ratliff-receive-demopolis-rotary-honors/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCtHLV1WZBc

CONTACT INFORMATION

KYM SWAIN

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EMAIL kymjai@gmail.com

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