In the course of my journey, I have learned to accept help from many different resources. Here are a few that I found beneficial as well as services that may meet your needs or you wish to support.
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Best-Selling Author and Highly Sought After Speaker
Chris Tuff is the author of THE MILLENIAL WHISPER and SAVE YOUR ASKS that inspire others to connect, be authentic, and prioritize empathy in today’s society. Please take the time to learn more about him and his mission.
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Big Peach Running Co.
Tanner and I often work on the weekend part time at Big Peach Running Co. It is a locally owned and operated running speciality store. It was pivotal in my stability progress and truly introduced me to the running community. I suggest you check out Big Peach online or at one of their store locations if you are local and learn more. If you can get involved in a running group in your community, there are many positive benefits.
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It's Not the Bricks, It's the Mortar: Optimize Your Retail Business for Lasting Success
Written by the founder of Big Peach Running Co., Mike Costentino. This book provides insight and practical guidance for anyone with an interest or involvement in leadership, entrepreneurship or the retail, guest services and hospitality industries.
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CANINE ASSISTANTS FUNDRAISING SHIRTS WITH BIG PEACH
Purpose You Can Wear: Pre-Order Shirt Supporting Life Raft & Canine Assistants
PER BIG PEACH RUNNING COMPANY:
“We’re thrilled to share a special opportunity that brings purpose and partnership together. To celebrate the upcoming release ofLife Raft: Surviving the Tidal Wave of Bipolarby Big Peach Guest Advocate, Jessica, we’ve designed a limited-edition pre-order shirt, and every sale will directly supportCanine Assistants— an organization whose work has changed countless lives through the power of partnership between people and service dogs.
Jessica’s book, Life Raft, is an honest, deeply human account of living with bipolar disorder — a guide for anyone navigating the stormy waters of mental health challenges. Through raw reflection, humor, and hard-won wisdom, she offers a lifeline of empathy and understanding for those who’ve felt adrift. It’s a story about survival, strength, and learning to trust the things that can keep us afloat — including community, compassion, and connection.
In that same spirit, Canine Assistants has spent more than three decades helping individuals and families find their own “life rafts.” Founded in 1991, the Georgia-based nonprofit has trained and placed thousands of service dogs with people who need physical assistance, seizure response, or emotional support. But their mission goes far beyond training — it’s rooted in love, trust, and the belief that the bond between humans and dogs can transform lives. Each placement is more than a match; it’s a lifelong partnership built on mutual care.
Said differently, this initiative is about celebrating stories that matter — and giving back to the organizations that make them possible. By pre-ordering a shirt, you’re not just honoring Jessica’s incredible journey; you’re helping Canine Assistants continue theirs.
Reserve your shirt today, wear your support proudly, and join us in making a tangible difference — one story, one service dog, and one act of kindness at a time.”
