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Celebrity Sports Agent, Philanthropist and founder of the Book Bank Foundation Glenn Toby is called to join Senator Barack Obama in New Hampshire.
New York, NY January 5, 2008 –-- Celebrity Sports Agent, Philanthropist and founder of the Book Bank Foundation, Glenn Toby, is called to join Senator Barack Obama in New Hampshire. The Obama camp has personally invited Glenn Toby to join them and thousands of voters to speak on the benefits of selecting Senator Obama as our next president. In addition to embracing Mr. Toby, team Obama has also reached out to some Mr. Toby’s celebrity clientele including client Marie “Free” Wright formerly of 106 and Park and Pro Bowler/New England Patriot player Asante Samuel. The senator has hand selected Glenn Toby as an example of the results a person can have in life when they work hard and educate themselves in a fair and free society. Mr. Toby who grew up homeless as a child has defied all odds and most importantly since reaching fame and fortune; has been an ever-present face and force in the homeless community. Glenn Toby founded the Book Bank foundation in 1997 to aid homelessness and illiteracy. The mission of The Book Bank Foundation is to promote and advocate literacy. This is accomplished by using motivational speaking, models of positive behavior, scholastic achievement, and resourceful thinkers to stimulate self-esteem, academic achievement, future goal setting, and stories of achievement in communities where illiteracy exists. Through the works and vision of one man, Glenn Toby, the Book Bank Foundation has severed thousands volunteering more than 500,000 hours of community service. "My life's purpose is to heal souls and touch hearts," says Glenn Toby, Book Bank Foundation founder. "I can't save the world, but I
promised God that I would serve the poor and do all in my power to
save those that are lost and without a voice.”
About The Book Bank Foundation:
Founder Glenn Toby was once homeless and living on the streets of New
York City. He created the Book Bank Foundation in 1997 to positively
impact the quality of life for New York's homeless. Initially, its
primary purpose was to help educate the homeless; Toby believed
illiteracy led to crime, addiction, mental illness and despair. Today
his initiative has expanded and includes clothing, feeding and
educating the homeless. Philanthropist and sports agent Glenn Toby's
goodwill and benevolence have helped millions of families across the
United States. If you are interested in setting up an interview with
Glenn Toby or covering one of his many events, please contact Jasmine Crowe via email at
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About Barack Obama
Barack Obama, is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 presidential election. He is the fifth African American Senator in U.S. history, the third popularly elected African American Senator, and the only African American currently serving in the U.S. Senate. A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, Obama worked as a community organizer, university lecturer, and civil rights lawyer before running for public office. He served in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004, launching his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2003.Obama delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention while still an Illinois state legislator. He went on to win election to the U.S. Senate in November 2004 with a landslide 70% of the vote in an election year marked by Republican gains. Since announcing his presidential campaign in February 2007,Obama has emphasized ending the Iraq War, increasing energy independence, and providing universal health care as major priorities. Whether it's the poverty exposed by Katrina, the genocide in Darfur, or the role of faith in our politics, Barack Obama continues to speak out on the issues that will define America in the 21st century. But above all his accomplishments and experiences, he is most proud and grateful for his family. His wife, Michelle, and his two daughters, Malia, 9, and Sasha, 6, live on Chicago's South Side where they attend Trinity United Church of Christ. (www.barackobama.com)
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