state of vitality
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You might have been wondering why you haven’t heard from me for a while. I took an unannounced break from my writing to focus my attention to the First Annual “State of Vitality” Golf Tournament on June 30th.
Starting the Steve Toms Foundation with a few amazing friends has been challenging frustrating, and stressful, but at the end of the day it’s all worth it. You may remember a previous post: Introducing the Steve Toms Foundation. Here is our mission statement as well as what we hope to accomplish:
The Steve Toms Foundation is committed to teaching youth to live a life of vitality by providing them with the knowledge and experiences that will allow them to tenaciously pursue their fitness goals as well as personal growth, enhancing their overall quality of life.
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?
Knowledge » Experiences » Life of Vitality!
- Providing educational opportunities to increase knowledge of health and wellness practices, as well as the practical application of these concepts; truly living the life!
- Providing youth with a variety of opportunities to be active that inspires and builds value for living their “best life”, i.e. a life of VITALITY!
What’s on the horizon?
- Hosting Kid Fit camp where youth are educated on how to live a healthy lifestyle and are given opportunities to be active.
- Assisting underprivileged youth with athletic expenses that allow them to participate in youth sports.
- Providing youth with character education that fosters being a healthy and active member of society.
In the earlier part of May, we had about 80 golfers registered for the tournament and 8 silent auction items. I prayed that God would blow my mind with this first foundation event, and he did just that.
We ended up having 139 golfers play in the tournament and over 30 additional people attend the dinner, and over 40 silent auction items. We were successful financially, which isn’t always the case when it’s your first year as a foundation.
Because of our generous sponsors, tournament athletes, volunteers, dinner guests, Legends staff, we were able to put on an amazing first event. I am so grateful for all of the support and I’m excited to see the impact we will be able to make in the lives of youth. Each and every person that gave of their time and resources are true partners in helping us teach kids how to live a life of vitality! Vitality means you’re living with energy, purpose…living your best life, all the way around, in all aspects of life.
People who live in a state of vulnerability
need to change to stability
so they can really live when they change to a state of vitality.
-Steve Toms
The foundation is important to me not just because it continues Steve’s legacy, but because I’ve experienced loss, and I know the power that hope gives. There is an opportunity to bring hope to kids who don’t have any and to kids that don’t know WHO HOPE IS. Lives will be changed FOREVER in ways that we can’t even comprehend.
It’s not simply about fitness or youth sports, it’s about teaching kids a new way to think and a new way to be.
This first event is just the beginning of something inspiring and impactful that will make a positive impact for many years to come.
Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Giana and Taylor
Our Champions shot a 52, no Joke!
To View more photos of this event, visit our our Facebook Page!
Introducing, the Steve Toms Foundation
Some people walk into our lives, and the impression they leave in our hearts is eternal.
Some people have the ability to light a fire within us, and that flame gives us the confidence to shine brighter than we ever thought was possible.
Some people have the ability to see beyond the limitations set by the world, but even more than that, they live fearlessly and make strides beyond the boundaries of “the box.”
Some people face circumstances that would paralyze most, but rather than seeing those same circumstances as an obstacle, they’re used as a stepping-stone.
Those are a few of the words I wrote not long after Steve had passed away. These words not only describe Steve, but also my approach and response to losing him.
Steve Toms: A man who has left an eternal impression in the hearts of many people throughout his short 35 years of life. Steve pushed me and others to be their best not only from an athletic standpoint, but in all aspects of life.
He had the ability to see your potential and not only that; he’d do whatever he could to help you reach it. He wasn’t limited by the expectations of others or the rules of this world, but instead pushed the limits. A loving father, husband, and friend; Steve will always be a driving force that reminds us to live life to it’s fullest.
What started as a dream and a call to action from a dear friend, Stien Davis, is now a reality. With your help, the Steve Toms Foundation will be able to carry on the legacy of what Steve was all about, teaching people to live a life of Vitality.
We’re excited to officially launch the Steve Toms Foundation. Please join us in the first annual State of Vitality golf tournament on Monday June 30, 2014.
For more information and to register for this event, go to: www.stevetomsfoundation.org
Like our Steve Toms Foundation Facebook Page
Follow the Steve Toms Foundation on Twitter: @stevetoms22 #stateofvitality
As Steve would say, “LET’S DO THIS!”
Enjoy the day you’ve been blessed with,
Ashley
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