Littleton Chevrolet to host Sweethearts and Heroes at the Lisbon Regional School on March 11th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS:

•Tom Murphy, Director/Founder, Sweethearts & Heroes: 802-309-9539

tom@sweetheartsandheroes.com

•Leon Thompson, Media Relations/Etc., Sweethearts & Heroes: 802-309-3198 wunwish@yahoo.com

•Alexis Blowey, Student Assistance Program, Lisbon Regional School, NH: 603-838-6672

alblow@lisbon.k12.nh.us

Sweethearts & Heroes, Littleton Chevrolet bring HOPE to Lisbon, NH: 3/11

(Purple Heart Recipient, children’s author will also sign free books at Littleton Chevrolet )

LISBON, NH — As part of an ongoing partnership with a local Chevrolet dealer, “The World’s #1 Youth Leadership Team” will deliver HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) to students in Lisbon, NH.

Tom Murphy & Sgt. Rick Yarosh, of Sweethearts & Heroes, will be at Lisbon Regional School  on Wednesday, March 11, with a sponsorship from Littleton Chevrolet.

Sweethearts & Heroes aims to prevent hopelessness, bullying and suicide by providing dynamic, inspiring content that centers on the human interaction skills necessary for schools and other organizations to change all aspects of their culture — skills such as empathy, compassion and teamwork.

Sweethearts & Heroes’ vast menu of services for schools includes:

•a profound, engaging signature presentation that calls for HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist), Empathy and Action;

•Circle, which is built on the ancient ritual of communicating in a circle to build compassion and empathy;

•the BRAVE Youth Leadership System, which trains older students in bully drills that they, in turn, teach to students in lower grades, thus creating a sustainable, student-directed initiative;

•and The Kennedy Columbus STEP Program (Student Teacher Empathy Program), which teaches high school students how to present Sweethearts & Heroes’ signature assemblies for students in grades K-2 and 3-5.

Sweethearts & Heroes’ central team of traveling presenters includes Murphy, Director and Founder, of St. Albans, VT; and Yarosh, a HOPE expert, Purple Heart recipient and motivational speaker from Vestal, NY, who was burned severely while serving in Iraq.

On March 11, Murphy and Yarosh will deliver their anti-bullying presentation to Lisbon Regional School students and introduce them to The Magic of Circle.

Additionally, Yarosh will hold a community meet-and-greet event at Littleton Chevrolet on March 11, starting at 3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Veterans and students are encouraged to attend. Yarosh will sign free copies of his illustrated children’s book, A Bridge Named Amos, the true, inspiring story of his late hero and service dog, Amos.

Littleton Chevrolet and The North Country Chevy Dealers are longtime, supportive partners of Sweethearts & Heroes.

“At Littleton Chevrolet, our partnership with Sweethearts & Heroes has always been about more than just a sponsorship — it’s about investing in the heart of our community,” said Duane Coute, General Manager, Littleton Chevrolet. “For years, we’ve watched this incredible team empower students and educators with the essential tools of Hope, Leadership, and a ‘Never Give Up’ attitude in the face of adversity. We are honored to continue this journey by bringing their life-changing message to the students and faculty at Lisbon Regional School, because we believe that when we lead with empathy and resilience, everyone wins.”

Coute added: “We’re also incredibly honored to invite our neighbors and friends to a truly special afternoon here at Littleton Chevrolet. On March 11, at 3:30 p.m., we’re opening our doors to host Rick Yarosh, a true hero and world-renowned expert on the power of HOPE. This is a rare opportunity to meet Rick in person, hear his inspiring perspective on overcoming adversity, and take home a signed copy of his book. Whether you’re looking for a spark of motivation or want to share in an afternoon of community strength, we’d love to see you there!”  

“Lisbon Regional School is grateful for the generosity of Littleton Chevrolet to sponsor a visit from Sweethearts & Heros. Our students benefit greatly from experiencing the stories of others and we are excited to hear Tom Murphy and Sgt. Rick Yarosh share their important messages on compassion, empathy, and resiliency. We encourage the community to take the opportunity to attend the Meet and Greet with Sgt. Rick Yarosh that Littleton Chevrolet will graciously be hosting.” – Alexis Blowey, Student Assistance Program at Lisbon Regional School.

For more than 16 years, Sweethearts & Heroes has presented what Murphy calls “‘the ‘stop, drop and roll’ of bullying” to more than 2.5 million students in school districts from New England to Hawaii and north into Canada. Sweethearts & Heroes also tailors its presentations and professional development workshops for businesses, non-profits and civic groups. Murphy said, “We go where we’re needed. That’s what heroes do.”

Sweethearts & Heroes’ other books include Boredom School: For Those Bored in School, a collection of captivating, humorous and thought-provoking poems by Pat Fish, the team’s BRAVE and Circle Specialist; and 13 Pillows For Affective Teachers, a novel by Tom Murphy and Brian McKeon, also of Vermont, that covers the themes of HOPE, Empathy and Action in the Sweethearts & Heroes curriculum.

Sweethearts & Heroes has also created The HOPE Classroom, a digital subscription service designed for various grade levels and different school sizes. This value-packed offering can allow Sweethearts & Heroes to be in every school in the U.S. For more on Sweethearts & Heroes, find them here on social media.

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