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To read the full Q & A with Rob Bell, click here...
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Jamie’s been invited to join USA TODAY’s Alexandra Nicholsen on a panel at this year’s South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW). If you’ve been to this festival before you know that there's a lot going on...
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Working on a shirt to celebrate the song "Ring the Bells" by SATELLITE. We need your help.Click here to vote for your favorite...
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Earlier this year we came across Six-Word Memoirs, a special project created by Larry Smith, founder of Smith Magazine. Smith was inspired by Ernest Hemingway's legendary six-word novel, "For sale: baby shoes, never worn."In 2006, Smith wanted to create a...
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For a group of widows and widowers in California, community was formed after the loss of a loved one.A weekend retreat called Camp Widow is a surprising place of joy and support among those who gathered to remember loved ones...
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We're excited to share that TWLOHA was selected as one of three nonprofit organizations eBay users can donate to when checking out via PayPal. Between now and August 8th when an eBay...
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Yesterday: Voice on Phone is Lifeline for Suicidal Veterans. Video. Today: Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard Finds Joy Out of the Pool...
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A look at the human element behind the oil spill in the Gulf. Small communities are impacted in huge ways when personal identities, livelihoods, and environments are changed suddenly. This tragedy should serve as a reminder that it is worth asking for help...
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Last month held the highest recorded number of Army suicides since the Vietnam era. While Army officials report that they are unaware as to why this is happening, they are making efforts to educate soldiers in suicide prevention by showing...
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Anberlin has been part of the TWLOHA story since the very beginning. Deon Rexroat (Bass) wore our original Title shirt nearly every night for the first year and then TWLOHA was invited to be part of Anberlin's "Cities" tour in...
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All of us at TWLOHA have been touched by the tragic news of the death of Nate "Oteka" Henn of Invisible Children. He died when bombs exploded in Uganda last Sunday during the World Cup finals. There will be a...
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CNN reports on one new way people are looking to find friends online. The story is a heartbreaking reminder that loneliness is a difficult reality for many people. It is also an example of the desire we all have for...
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A few months ago, we got an email from the SpikeKey Beach Volleyball Team saying that they wanted to create an exclusive "Waboba" ball that could be sold to raise money for TWLOHA. Our first question: What the heck is...
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Look for our ad in the August (Warped Tour) issue of Alternative Press Magazine. It just came out and we're pretty proud of it. The ad highlights our new "Circles" shirt as well as Jamie's recent "You matter very much"...
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We have all watched the tragedy of the gulf oil spill take its toll on the coastal communities. This story is a reminder of what's at stake, beyond the jobs and the marine life. Click Here to read. ...
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TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski is included in an ABC World News story on how online movements are using Facebook. Watch it HERE...
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We're excited that Chase Community Giving is back. Once again, Facebook is home base for this and Chase will be giving away $5 million to charity. A few rules have changed, but you still get to say where it goes...
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Thanks to your support, TWLOHA was recognized as one of the top 20 most popular nonprofits by eBay users. The eBay Community has launched a tool called "My Favorite Nonprofit" to give back to the causes that eBay users care about most. Select...
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Last month, your support on Twitter won us a free full-color, full-page ad in USA TODAY. Today, millions of Americans are waking up to that ad. Beyond introducing the message and mission of TWLOHA, the ad is an attempt to...
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Invisible Children's mission to end the longest running war in Africa took a giant leap forward today. Jason Russell, Laren Poole and Ben Keesey of IC were invited to the Oval Office where President Obama signed the LRA Disarmament and Northern...
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Earlier this month, our hearts were burdened with the tragedy that hit the University of Virginia. This article shows the women's lacrosse team honoring their friend and teammate Yeardley Love. This loss happened in the context of a tight-knit community and...
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According to the report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2007, the number of suicides doubled that of homicides in 16 states. Read the article here...
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TWLOHA is featured on the front page of FLORIDA TODAY with a great article inside. Click here to read the full story online...
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A big thanks to Valli Hilaire for sharing part of her story and introducing TWLOHA to the Nascar world via her blog. http://www.thefastandthefabulous.com/2010/04/30/give-a-little-bit-to-write-love-on-her-arms/
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One of the best surfers in the world lives with something called Asperger's syndrome. Meet Clay Marzo...
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The recent death of Owen Thomas, a football player and student at the University of Pennsylvania, is a reminder that we may not always know when someone is silently struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide. Hope is real and help is real...
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Our friends in the Central Florida Chapter of AFSP are excited to annouce the passing of the Florida State Legislation that will promote suicide prevention training among teachers. This is a huge step in suicide prevention, and we share in...
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Hey Guys, We're heading to New Jersey for Bamboozle on May 1 - 2 and we would love to see you at the TWLOHA tent. This will be our...
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Despite increased efforts by government officials, suicides continue to rise among members of the U.S. military. Developing research is suggesting that repeated deployment can increase suicidal thoughts and actions. The military is working hard to prevent this tragedy, and our...
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Check out our friend Nathan Peel's photos and blog from the Miami University stop on the UChapters tour. See below for the remaining UChapter Spring Tour dates.4/20 Bloomsburg University 6:00 PM4/21 James Madison University 7:00 PM4/22 University of Virginia 7:00 PM4/23 Virginia Commonwealth University 7:00...
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We want to remind you guys that this month you have the opportunity to support advancements in mental health awareness through two awesome organizations: American Foundation for Suicide PreventionOur friends at AFSP plan on educating teachers about adolescent...
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There's a new social networking site for college students called StrengthOfUs which hopes to be a place where students can connect and encourage one another through the stressful college/transition years of young adulthood. Created by the National Alliance on Mental...
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A recent government report has concluded the strong connection between depression and smoking. Research suggests the same programs that work in treating depression can also be used to help people quit smoking. Read more here...
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Google, the Internet's more popular search engine, is now making strides to aid in the prevention of suicide by offering the number to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) when queries are suicide related. Read...
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WhatGives?! has written a blog about the Pick Up The Phone tour, which kicks off tonight in Atlanta, GA.The headliners are Blue October who organized the tour to spread awareness about the type of help available for the prevention of...
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We've cooked up a few new exclusives - you can only find these at Hot Topic and Zumiez...
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Active Minds just placed 4th out of 200 candidates in this month's round of the Pepsi Refresh Everything Project, awarding them $50,000. Their project is a 10-stop suicide prevention tour on college campuses called Send Silence Packing, and it begins...
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Our good friend Damion Suomi has a brand new video being debuted on MySpace Video as a “Staff Pick” today, March 26, 2010. The video was filmed by the exceptionally talented Dustin Miller of Flesh Profits Nothing and we think...
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We're excited to share that Chloe and Katie from our team will head out to Southern California for two very unique events on April 16th and 17th: "Inspire A Little Love," a celebrity benefit being held to raise money for...
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An article which addresses the warning signs of suicide, as well as tips for parents to talk to their children and teens. Suicide is preventable and we believe this information is important. Share it with a friend today. ...
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Today is World Water Day and our friends at Charity: Water have launched an incredible campaign to bring clean water to the people of Haiti.Check out Unshaken. function googleTranslateElementInit() { new google.translate.TranslateElement({ pageLanguage: 'en' }, 'google_translate_element');}...
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TopspotUSA dropped by the office on the day Chase Bank came and awarded TWLOHA $100K toward the launch of IMAlive. It was a really fun day, and we're excited that now you get a chance to experience it too. ...
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We're very excited to announce another way you can help support TWLOHA – by turning your gift-giving into a charitable donation. CharityChoice is the original charity gift card company. Each gift card or e-card purchase is a 100%...
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A photography exhibit in London inspired by mental illness. Included are photos of people alongside audio of the those portrayed explaining their experiences with mental illness...
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Great article on CNN.com...
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Those who care for others dealing with a mental illness can become just as affected by the illness as the person struggling. This article provides helpful resources for supporting your loved one and yourself:http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/08/5-tips-if-you-love-someone-with-mental-illness/...
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Child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein appeared on The Early Show to explain why parents should intervene if their child is showing signs of depression, and how they should go about it. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/01/earlyshow/health/main6255617.shtml...
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Powerful words from Andrew Koenig's father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family. Please watch the video. ...
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The movie "twelve" is about young people and their struggles with addiction. It poses the difficult question, “Is there life after recovery?” and offers an honest, first-person account comparing the similarities and problems of teens and young adults. More importantly, the...
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Jamie, Aaron and Damion stopped by the Fox 4 News studio in Kansas City on their way to the event at University of Central Missouri. Watch the video here. Huge thanks to Fox 4's Leslie Carto for making this happen.
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For fans of redemption: Check out the story behind the women who assembled the Olympic bouquets: http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/There-s-quite-a-story-behind-the-Olympic-flowers?urn=oly,220230...
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We excited to introduce "Three Words." It's available now at www.zambooie.com/twloha...
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The directors who oversee the Golden Gate Bridge are advancing their plans to establish a net underneath that will catch would-be suicide jumpers. The bridge has had at least twelve-hundred suicides, and our team is very excited about and applauds the...
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Event tonight is cancelled due to weather. We are rescheduling for late March or April. Will let you know as soon as we have the new info. Stay safe this week...
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We're in the process of rescheduling these. Will let you know as soon as we have the new info. Stay safe this week...
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Researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are finding that adolescents with suicidal thoughts and elevated depression recover more quickly and strongly with family therapy than standard, individual therapies. The study revealed that patients with suicidal thinking were four times more...
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Hey Everyone, We've been working on a new shirt and we need your help choosing the colors and the name.Vote here...
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This article contains helpful tips for parents who are considering taking their children to counseling. One expert believes parents should make annual mental health checkups for their children, as they would with the family doctor...
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"Obama administration issues rules requiring parity in treatment of mental, substance use disorders"
An exciting report regarding the recent advancement in a more fair distribution of insurance coverage to include both mental health and substance abuse issues: http://ow.ly/11V8p...
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This article provides an interesting perspective about the current need for mental health professionals in Haiti. It’s important to remember that these types of disasters not only affect the residents of the country and their family members, but those providing help...
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A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine takes a look at the emotional impact that war has on army wives. Read about it here. ...
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A friend of ours sent this article over to us, and we found it to be pretty interesting. It seems that some viewers of the movie Avatar have reported experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts as a result of seeing the...
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If you can't make it to central Florida for Heavy and Light tonight, we hope you will join us via live webcast at 8PM EST. We had a great response from people all over the world who were able to watch...
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The article below discusses the effect "firsts" have on our character and how we develop as individuals. You may be able to recall some of your important firsts-- first loves, first losses, first times you felt like you were able...
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Check out this article in today's New York Times...
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Something very special happened over the weekend and we hope it's only the beginning. You need to know about Help-Portrait. Check out this article on CNN.com and check out www.Help-Portrait.com...
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To read the article on Yahoo! News click here...
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An evening of songs, conversation and hope. Saturday, January 9, 2010 House of Blues Orlando Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster...
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Here are a few ways you can help support To Write Love on Her Arms with a simple click! Thanks for voting! Chase Community Giving:Second round of voting begins on...
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"After suicide takes their loved ones, survivors find purpose." To read the article on CNN.com, CLICK HERE...
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As many of you know, the Pick Up The Phone Tour with Blue October was canceled just before it was scheduled to begin. While en route to the press conference on Capitol Hill in DC, Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October...
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Jamie sat down for an interview w/ Sparrow Media after the "Music for Good" CMJ panel in New York City on October 22. They asked lots of good questions about a variety of topics, including the unique history, values and...
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Florida Today article talks about history of TWLOHA, Woodie Awards and more. Read it HERE
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If you have a flight in or out of JFK (NYC), Miami or Tampa, you can now find TWLOHA shirts and info at these Ron Jon Surf Shop airport stores... We are grateful for Ron Jon's continued support and excited...
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Before Jamie met Renee and wrote the TWLOHA story (which became a bigger thing), he worked as Hurley's sales rep in Florida. As TWLOHA has grown, Hurley has continued to support Jamie and the organization. You can read their words here...
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The Pick Up the Phone Tour will launch with a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00 AM. Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer of Blue October, will be on hand to speak and...
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Jamie and Chris are in Mexico City for the Alliance of Youth Movements Summit. This morning marks the kick-off of the summit and you can watch it live HERE...
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We came across this news on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's website. "Susan Klebold, the mother of one of the Columbine shooters, speaks publicly about her son for the first time in the November issue of O, The Oprah Magazine."...
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We think this is an important story and we're honored to be included. When we say this article is everywhere, we mean everywhere... New York Times Washington Post Boston Globe Chicago Tribune San Francisco Chronicle...
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Hey Guys. TWLOHA started with a story. It began to grow as it collided with other stories and as people began to realize that they were not the only one's dealing with questions or pain. We believe that...
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The University at Buffalo newspaper, The Spectrum, wrote a great article about our event there this week. You can read it here...
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We are now accepting Intern Program applications for Spring and Summer 2010! We are looking for people who are flexible, creative, hard working, and passionate about the movement. We also want people who like to have fun and who aren't afraid...
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We are honored that MTV.com would mention TWLOHA and repost our "You are going to move through this." blog in response to the death of DJ AM. Click here to read the blog...
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Hey Guys. You should be able to find TWLOHA shirts in stores across America this weekend. Hot Topic: Purple Lowercase (New / Hot Topic exclusive) Brightside (Black)...
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Yesterday TWLOHA was featured on Fuse's Warped Wednesdays. The segment was filmed at Warped Tour in Oceanport, NJ - we assumed that our friend Steven Smith would be hosting (and asking questions) but instead Fuse invited Aaron Gillespie of Underoath/The...
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Last week MTV's Real World Cancun showed Ayiiia's struggle with self-injury and how her housemates responded. We reached out to MTV hoping to be a resource for them, and for those who struggle with these issues. We're really honored to...
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Coming to Warped Tour in Atlanta next Tuesday? To Write Love on Her Arms and Aaron Gillespie want to know your story. You are invited to write a few words (no more than 500) about how pain and hope have played a part...
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We are excited to announce a brand new way for you to connect with the TWLOHA team. We've created a Tumblr blog, "To Write Love On Her Arms: On The Road," and we like to think of it as a...
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USA Today published an article on suicide and the military. You can read it here...
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TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski was interviewed for myYearbook.com - he was asked about the history and work of TWLOHA, the role of music and faith, his own struggles, and more. Check it out here...
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so we thought it might be nice if we brought Ron Jon Surf Shop to you: TWLOHA @ Ron Jon Surf Shop. from To Write Love on Her Arms. on Vimeo.We're honored and excited that TWLOHA shirts are now available...
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Dustin Kensrue & Josh Moore cover "Atlantic City" at Heavy and Light. from To Write Love on Her Arms. on Vimeo...
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Hey Guys,We've been working hard these past few weeks getting ready for Warped Tour and want to get you all involved online and out at the tent this summer.We would like to invite you to show your creative side for...
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Exciting UK News:This will be a gathering for TWLOHA supporters interested in getting involved as TWLOHA starts to happen in the UK. All are welcome. Meet Stuart and Olivia from our team - If you have questions...
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Hey Guys.I'm in D.C. for a really incredible gathering of leaders in the field of suicide prevention. We're here today and tomorrow to talk about ways to use new media to save lives. I'm honored to be...
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Hey Guys,Last year we were invited to the UK by our friends in The Rocket Summer and spoke in clubs around the country. Since that tour, we have been in contact with Nightline, a listening, support and information service, run...
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On April 25th, the international community will unite to deliver the innocent from Kony's reign and ensure he is brought to justice. Thousands of participants will gather in 100 cities across the world to abduct themselves and raise the banner...
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Hey Guys.We hope you'll come along as the journey continues. Twitter is a great way for you to always know the latest on TWLOHA happenings and how you can continue be part of the action. We're using it to announce everything from...
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We've cooked up a few new exclusives - you can only find these at Hot Topic...
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We've cooked up a few new exclusives. You can only find these at Hot Topic...
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Here's an extended version of our time in Austin at SXSW.Below is an interview by SPIN's John Norris with TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski during our time at SXSW.SPIN - SXSW 2009: To Write Love on Her Arms...
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Hope to see a lot of you in California this weekend at Bamboozle Left. Look for the TWLOHA tent, and come say hello to Rich and Chris.(Here's a photo of Chris under a tent in Australia, so you know what...
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Our really good friends in Faceless International are up for the MySpace Impact Award this month! Faceless International aims to defend the plight of exploited people worldwide who have gone faceless and unknown for far too long. Faceless...
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From USAToday.com: As the economic crisis gathered steam last year, Americans became increasingly stressed out and experienced worsened mental health — a trend that continues today, according to a landmark Gallup-Healthways poll out this week. Done nearly every day in...
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Hey Guys! We've got some great news for those of you who are still trying to figure out what to do for your spring break! We have a few limited openings for all of our Spring 2009 MOVE Conferences...
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NEDAwareness Week is a collective effort of primarily volunteers, eating disorder professionals, health care providers, educators, social workers, and individuals committed to raising awareness of the dangers surrounding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment. For more...
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TWLOHA was the lead story on our local news last night. You can watch it HERE...
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Hey Guys.Ottawa was great. 18 hours in the van, some drama at the border and more snow than i can begin to explain, but it was all worth it. Folks came from as far away as Toronto and Montreal, Zach sang...
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Hey Guys, A couple weeks ago we announced our spring break conferences - MOVE 09 - being held here in Cocoa Beach, FL. The series of Move conferences will be aimed at promoting community...
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Below is an amazing article by ESPN's Rick Reilly. It's hard to summarize the article without saying too much, so we'll let it speak for itself: There are some games in which cheering for...
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Been working on this one for a while, trying to get it right. It's New York, so you could say so many things. This is just a taste, from our time there a few weeks back. An Afternoon...
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Hey Guys,In case you missed it, TWLOHA is featured in the current issue of Teen Vogue Magazine. (To be specific, it's the February 2009 issue, w/ Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester on the cover.) Leigh Belz wrote an...
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This spring, TWLOHA will be launching a series of Move conferences aimed at promoting community and providing tools to raise awareness for the issues we are passionate about. We hope that everyone who attends them will return home with a...
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More exciting news! TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski was interviewed for mtvU's "Half of Us" and you can WATCH IT HERE.About Half of Us:Through Half of Us, mtvU and The Jed Foundation want to initiate a public dialogue to raise awareness...
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The cat is out of the bag: The amazing HEAVY AND LIGHT encore is front and center on one of our favorite websites!!Watch the HEAVY AND LIGHT encore video, exclusively at SPIN.COM!!!: )...
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New year. Two new shirts.CITIES.BOLD AS LOVE.All colors available for Pre-order in both Guys and Girls sizes.VISIT THE TWLOHA ONLINE STORE.: )...
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In the coming year, TWLOHA will be hosting a series of mini-conferences aimed at promoting community and providing tools to bring awareness to the issues we are passionate about. We want everyone who comes to return home...
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Get on a plane, or jump in a car full of friends - this is gonna be a special night. Tickets go on sale through TicketMaster tomorrow (December 6th) at...
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For anyone who's wondering what life is like for a TWLOHA intern, here's a taste. We are currently taking applications for the spring, summer and fall 2009 sessions. CLICK HERE for more information on the program and...
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TWLOHA is looking for compassionate and motivated people to help bring TWLOHA Chapters to their Universities! For more information, please e-mail CHAPTERS@TWLOHA.COM...
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For the past 10 years, the last Saturday before Thanksgiving has brought together survivors of suicide all over the nation. The day is meant to remember those who have taken their life and for those left behind to come together...
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We're really excited to announce that the long awaited TWLOHA internship program is now ready to accept applications! We are looking for people who are flexible, creative, hard working, and passionate about the movement. We also want people who like...
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On November 22nd, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be sponsoring the 10th annual National Survivors of Suicide Day. The day takes place the every year on the saturday before Thanksgiving and was created by U.S. Senate resolution, through...
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Conversation: Pain, Hope, Questions and Community.Talk by TWLOHA founder Jamie TworkowskiQ&A to follow.Music by Josh Moore All events open to the public.twloha.com for more info.Friday, 11/7:University of GeorgiaAthens, GA7:30pmSaturday, 11/8:Clemson UniversityClemson...
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Hey Everyone,A few weeks ago we posted a blog mentioning our contest with SocialVibe.com that you can read more about here. We just wanted to remind you all that when you sign up and post a badge, you earn automatically...
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Last week our friends at Hopeline celebrated 10 years of 1-800-SUICIDE bringing hope to people in need. TWLOHA wants to celebrate with them and invite you to do the same. Below is the message they sent for us to share...
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TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski will be speaking in Indialantic, FL this Sunday morning. Indialantic is located on Florida's east coast, south of Cocoa Beach and a little over an hour east from Orlando. From Jamie: ...
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Check out Kerri Forrest's blog from The Daily Nightly on the MSNBC site. Kerri is the producer who handled the TWLOHA story for NBC. We can't thank her enough and we're proud to call her a friend. ...
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Hello Friends. Exciting news. We've been waiting for this day for a while. A couple months back, while we were on the "Up in Arms"...
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Hey friends! I'm sitting outside of starbucks in Winter Park right now and I just wanted to take a moment to share some exciting things with you. I have seen some beautiful things born from a conversation...
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PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR 2009:BANDS STAND-UP FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS, TEAMING UP WITH 1 800-SUICIDE THE NATIONAL HOPELINE NETWORK, TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS, SYNCLIVE.COM AND POSTSECRETFOR FIRST-EVER SPRING COLLEGE TOUR LAUNCHING APRIL 2009;ALKALINE TRIO WILL HEADLINE...
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Hello from a road called 81 in Virginia.Virginia is looking good today - doing it's best impression of England. We had a great night last night in Asheville. Such a cool town and it's always good to be back in...
