Utterly Globals Hero Campaign

We would like to recognize Cody and Rick as Heroes. Thank you for standing up and speaking out against bullying!

Cody, a high school junior, who is very active in the school community and passionate about making a positive change created a proposal to start an anti-bullying club.  He met with Sandra Polichron, the school social worker, and his school principal.  FAB, fight against bullying was born.

 Rick has been a leader and member of the club since it started last year. He has worked hard with the FAB club and his local church youth program to spread awareness about bullying. He also makes time to mentor students on bullying issues.

 Cody and Rick are really great examples of leaders.

Utterly Global would like to thank the film promotion company Think Latino for providing tickets to the film premiere “Footloose”.

We recognized Deer Park High students for Standing-Up and Speaking –Out…  against bullying!

Deer Park High School started the Fight Against Bullying (FAB) after school club. The FAB club, led by Deer Park High school social worker Sandra Polichron, is composed of dedicated 9th through 12th grade students who truly wish to make a difference in their school and community. The students work hard to promote a bully-free community through education, awareness, fundraising and community involvement. The club also provides a safe place for all students to discuss their bullying experiences and gain support from their peers. The students have been educated on bully prevention strategies and focus many of their efforts on peer led bystander training.

http://youtu.be/hrcL4xyYd9M
Edward Francois,Dennis Grapsas,Bradly Ortis amd Daniel Natanou
Thank you for Standing -Up and Speaking -Out!

This video was made by a middle school student in Jersey City NJ

HERO : Moral excellence
Courage   Nobility   Strength

Utterly Global would like to recognize Quazeem Lipscomb a Williamstown High School graduate who is applauded by his peers and their parents for writing clean songs that promote academics and discourage fighting, guns and drug use.

When he is on stage, Lipscomb goes by the name Tokyo Fresh — a persona that promotes the “inner nerd,” academics, and other positive messages for teens.“I was always teased in middle school, and they always called me weird and a nerd because I always had good grades,” he said. “When I hit high school, I stopped caring about what people thought about me and I wanted to be me.”

It’s fun music that has a good feel to it, and parents can truly approve of it,” said Smiley Jonez, owner of Smiley Timez Records, who took a liking to Lipscomb’s style right off the bat for more information e-mail Smiley Jonez of Simely Timez Records.

At the age of 15 Jenna is lucky enough to say she discovered the keys to happiness and real success. No matter what was thrown at her she never stopped spreading kindness with her infectious smile and influential words.In middle school Jenna was tortured every day for being different "I was made to feel ashamed of my Jewish heritage and taunted because of my weight and appearance", said Jenna " I felt I had no one to turn to".

Never one to pity herself Jenna turned her tears into a purpose. She created "Through my Eyes" a program that spreads acceptance and awareness of bullying and enlightens others through her eyes and experiences." I help give teens the power to uncover their true beauty and to make a difference in big and little ways. Victims can become survivors and kids that bully should be given a chance to be enlightened so they can change their ways. Kindness is a universal language that can be spoken by anyone. Any chance I get to better the lives of others and make a positive difference in our world, I take, savor, and embrace."

When asked if she had any words of advice Jenna summed it up beautifully.

"Love yourself and love others.
Don't live your life trying to be “cool” or popular,live your life being you.
Have fun, be different."

Osiris Allred was chosen as GBCC's HERO. He was chosen because he constantly made conscious efforts to be a changed young man. This involved standing up for not only what he believes in, but doing it in a non-aggressive way. He has been a positive influence on the other children at the center. Osiris' grades has also improved at the end of the year. Osiris certainly sets a good example for his peers to follow.

Osiris has been a big part of an anti bullying video his center created.
Thank you Osiris for Standing-Up and Speaking-Out

"If you see something, say something"... Duane Jackson did.

Duane Jackson is a humble man that does not consider himself a hero in spite of all the media attention for his actions regarding the car bomb in Times Square May 1, 2010. His military training as a former Vietnam Veteran taught him to be observant, follow protocol and act. He believed he was just doing the right thing." There are a bunch of us disabled vets selling here, and we're used to being vigilant because we all know that freedom isn't free," Mr. Jackson told Lorrie Sanchez and Carol Blank of Utterly Global

Bystanders can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of a situation. We are all bystanders. It is not necessary to put yourself or anyone else in danger to positively effect a situation. Mr. Jackson's action is one example. We all feel a little safer each time we hear about people like Duane Jackson and Lance Oraton Jr.

Thank you Duane Jackson!!!

Bronx River’s Anti-Bullying Hero - Edgar Ruiz
Bronx River Community Center’s after-school program nominates Edgar Ruiz to be our Stand Up Speak Out hero. Since Edgar has joined our program, he has truly embodied all of the qualities of a hero. He is friendly, welcoming, and quick to defend any of the other students in the classroom when he witnesses bullying or teasing. He stands as a role model for his classmates and we are honored to have him in our program.

There are defining moments in everyone’s lives.
They are the ones you never forget.
They are the ones that shape your values and beliefs throughout your life.
Sometimes we don’t realize the powerful effect or lasting impact words can have.

HEROES often receive an award or public recognition.  Many heroes never receive recognition.  They are the ones who touch a life and ask for nothing in return. They perform their kind act simply to help another or make the world a better place. 

Utterly Global, has honored these students.
These are only some of the many authors who completed two new anti-bullying books! The Humanity Project prides itself on innovative ideas that help real people in the real world. www.thehumanityproject.com.

UNSUNG HERO
Brave    Unknown   Unacknowledged

Unsung heroes are the individuals who bravely fight a personal battle daily or have been fortunate enough to resolve and end their daily torment with bullying.  No one may even know the difficulty this person faces daily or faced at one time.

The world is a dangerous place to live;
Not because of the people who are evil,
But because of the people
who don’t do anything about it.
                                     Albert Einstein

UTTERLY GLOBAL would like to recognize the heroes and unsung heroes who have stood up, spoken out or are dealing with the daily torment of bullying.

Tell us……
How you changed, enriched, added joy or helped to change someone’s life.
Does the person you helped know you helped?
Or are you a silent hero?
Are you an unsung hero?
There are many ways to be a hero. 

People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But
People will never forget
How you made them feel.
                                          Bonnie Jean Wasmund

Tell us how you changed someone’s life or how someone changed your life with their kindness, support or good deed. 
Tell us your story of being an unsung hero.
Have you endured bullying? 
What’s your story?
What advice do you have for others?

Choose any media form to share your story, (video, written story, poster, cartoon, etc.). We will publish your winning entry on our website.

Remember:  To be a hero you DO NOT have to put yourself or anyone else in danger.  No daredevils please.  

Be a hero.  Make a difference.  Be part of the change.

If your entry is picked we will call or write to find out where to send your thank you gifts. A book will also be donated to your school or public library in your name.

Send us your story.  Tell us your positive experience or the kind deed/action you did or someone did for you. 

No act of kindness is ever too small or unimportant.

Send all entries to: info@anitbullyingprograms.com

OR

Utterly Global, LLC
P.O. Box 265
Garwood, NJ 07027

Thank you to all heroes for your submission.