The Faces of HOPE

A Success!

2011-06-05T13:23:00.004-04:00

Thank you ALL for attending FOH's first annual SOS 5k walk! The walk was a major success...everybody participated and we left nobody behind. Childhood obesity is a huge problem in America and we at FOH are determined to do something about it!

Thank you:

Dwight C. Jones, Mayor, City of Richmond

Dr. Karen Remley, Virginia's Health Commissioner

Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District

Jennifer McClellan, Virginia House of Delegates, 71st District

Radio 1 and Clovia "Miss Community" Lawrence

Dr. Eric Freeman, MD, Pediatrician HCA Virginia

The Faces of HOPE Trainers

and all of our vendors!!

More Photos at the Bottom of the Page!

We're sending out an "SOS"...lets Save Our Selves from ourselves!

2011-05-08T02:36:00.000-04:00

Come join us on May 21, 2011 at Chimborazo Park, 3200 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA for The Faces of HOPE's first annual, SOS 5K walk...9am-1pm

Everybody get low!!

Ms. Dozier rallies the pack together for some words before we walk.

And we're off!!! We will not be left behind on May 21st !!

The Faces

2011-05-08T01:07:00.000-04:00

The Faces of HOPE

2010-10-05T20:03:00.000-04:00

The Faces of HOPE started their Girls Leadership Academy with 9 wonderful young ladies.

Teehee's Join Jeannette at a Seminar

2009-12-05T19:15:00.000-05:00

The Teehee's were my honored guests at an obesity seminar with the Richmond Pediatric Society.

Jeannette an Dr. Tracy Wright

Fitness 101 Belly Dance

2009-12-05T17:27:00.000-05:00

Faces of HOPE, Fitness 101

Jennifer (instructor) Melissa, Nadia, Ashley, Hope, & Maci learn to belly dance.

Melissa says, "This was a lot of fun!"

Ashley (11) says, "This was great, let's do it again!

The Team of Faces of HOPE

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2009-11-13T23:31:00.000-05:00

MW has started her journey to live a healthy, happy life.

Chief Executive Jeramin Jogging in Africa

2009-09-24T16:08:00.000-04:00

Jeramin never missing an opportunity to get a workout in!

Starting Her Early

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Sean's daughter (Faces of HOPE trainer) enjoys her apple.

Kick off

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AG and her mom looks at healthy recipes

AE My little life is over

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RESCUE me PLEASE

RL All I can say is BRING IT ON!

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Catch me if you can

AH Ready to Rock

2009-09-24T15:28:00.000-04:00

Oh my goodness what did I get myself into

Faces of HOPE kick off

2009-09-23T17:33:00.001-04:00

Fitness Trainer Sean introduces himself and share with them
his background.

Fitness Trainer Rose Marie and Dietitian Cindy talks with one of the participants mother.

Consuelo (HOPE's Board member) encourages the group

LF I will do this!!

2009-09-23T17:22:00.000-04:00

LF Ok now I know I have work to do, so move back and let me show you, I will do this!

AG Watch me work

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This is AG journey keep her motivated.

HOPE at CBS 6 Healthy lifestyle Expo

2009-02-10T15:24:00.000-05:00

CBS 6 Healthy lifestyle Expo

Dorothy Shaver RD, LD/N Kroger Dietitian. As you all know we are Kroger Kids.

While at the Expo Jeannette Cordor, CEO of Faces of HOPE tried this machine.

Ok, I feel the burn... how many more. Ok now that;s it for me WOW! what a work out.

Faces of HOPE trainer Stephanie Dauley takes the six pack challenge.

Oh, YEAHHHHH, I broke a sweat, but out lasted our CEO.

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Faces of HOPE joins AHA Day of Dance

2009-02-10T14:59:00.001-05:00

Jeannette Cordor, CEO of Faces of HOPE
and daughter Ashley joins Maria Beall, Mrs. Chesterfield International, in preventing cardiovascular disease at the American Heart Association Day of Dance.

Faces of HOPE helps celerbrate DEON Inc.

2009-02-10T13:55:00.000-05:00

Lynette Ruffin- Goode is the Founder & President of DEON

Durgs

Education

Obesity and

Nutrition

Her recognition Banquet was wonderful. And Faces of HOPE was honored to be apart of it's launch into greatness. To find out more about Mrs. Ruffin- Goode email her at deonintervention@aol.com

Junior trainers take a trip to Washington

2009-02-10T13:38:00.000-05:00

Jerti Cordor 12

Ashley Walters 11

Jermini Cordor 8

One week before the inauguration take a trip to Washington DC

Faces of HOPE and Ms Commmunity Coliva

2009-02-10T13:33:00.000-05:00

African American Women's Health Forum 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008Downtown Marriott

One in eight woman are likely to develop invavisive breast cancer, unfortunately in African American women it grows faster and they have a greater risk of dying from it.
A health forum sponsored by the American Cancer Society not only raised awareness but also helped debunk myths about breast cancer in the African American community.

What an AMAZING Day for women. Jeannette Cordor

HOPE speaks at Strong Roots Conference

2008-08-01T23:55:00.000-04:00

The faces of HOPE had an amazing opportunity to speak at the Strong Roots conference (7/08) in Newport News VA. We invited one of the participants form the first kick off Mrs. Sherpard. Her son successfully completed the program and continues to make changes to his lifestyle. Please see Mrs. Sherpard comments on the blog.

Kim Dyer, one of HOPE's fitness trainer speaks to the families at the conference about ways to get FIT and encourage them to be role models for thier children.

Bariatric Surgeon speaks on Obesity Prevention

2008-08-01T23:17:00.000-04:00

The Faces of HOPE community fundraiser & community awareness shared with families that surgery is not the easy was out. Educating, Equipping, & Empowering yourselves will prevent you from getting to the point of bariatric surgery.

Dr. Hutcher began practicing surgery in Richmond. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at both the Medical College of Virginia and McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Hutcher is a respected leader in the advancement of Bariatric Surgery and dedicated to providing a thorough education and continuing support network for weight loss surgery patients. Dr. Hutcher is the Past President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS).

Families taking CHARGE of their Lives

2008-08-01T22:28:00.000-04:00

On July 23,08

10 families decided to commit to a 12 week program with The Faces of HOPE. They all know it is a journey we must take together. Our children and their families will take ownership of their lives and begin their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

Our health Our lives

2008-02-01T20:43:00.000-05:00

The Faces of Hope starts pilot program to fight childhood obesity

The Faces of Hope is starting a pilot program the first of January with five children and their families in the Richmond and surrounding area. Our program is a comprehensive in-home fitness, nutrition, and prevention program for children ages 6-18. It is our mission to guide children and their families toward a healthier lifestyle by encapsulating physical fitness and nutrition education in the home. Our innovative approach of working with the family in modifying personal eating and lifestyle habits, directly in the home of each child, is a critical component of personalization and positive influence. We want to educate, equip and empower our young children toward a healthier lifestyle. Follow the progress of our pilot program on our web site http://www.thefacesofhope.org/ or give us a call to learn more! (804-218-5575)

The Faces of Hope is a Virginia non-profit organization whose vision is to educate children and their families about healthy options and encourage personal empowerment such that together we make significant strides toward preventing and fighting childhood obesity.
Statistics show that one in three children is overweight and one in six is obese. The medical and psychological implications of this excess weight are disheartening. Children today are faced with an increase in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, orthopedic problems, sleep apnea, asthma, and unfortunately the list will continue. Excess weight can also create emotional and social problems as overweight children tend to have fewer friends, lower self esteem and are at increasing risk of depression. This generation’s life span is predicted to be shorter than their parents and it is a vicious cycle as our children’s children will be faced with these same problems.