The “Accidental Movement”: Jamie Tworkowski and TWLOHA Honored by mtvU
December 04, 2009
This Friday at 10:00 PM EST, tune into MTV and mtvU for the Woodie Awards, the innovative and unexpected live event dedicated to recognizing the year’s most incredible music, videos, and people. The winner of this year’s Good Woodie Award for social activism is none other than Keppler Speakers’ own Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), and, in the words of the latest issue of Rolling Stone, “the father of an accidental movement.”
Since 2006, this non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicidal tendencies, has become a global movement. TWLOHA and Jamie Tworkowski won the award over luminaries like John Legend, Wyclef Jean, and Alicia Keys, showcasing the reach and impact the organization has had on young people since it began.
In dynamic, conversational, and honest presentations, Jamie Tworkowski appears with licensed counselors, professional musicians, and people who share their personal stories of survival. Tworkowski recounts the original inspiration for TWLOHA, and offers compelling and compassionate advice on seeking help for those who need it most. A unique and powerful message of support, TWLOHA reminds students that they “are not alone and this is not the end of [the] story.”
Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing inspirational speaker Jamie Tworkowski to your next event, and visit TWLOHA online to find out more about what you can do to make a difference.