" Be Careful how you entertain strangers in your midst, you may be entertaining angels unaware!"
On an unassuming evening in October 2011, I ran into a gentlemen in one of the offices I frequented. The person was not there for business with me, but after a few moments we engaged in conversation. Initially, I had no idea who this person was only to the aforementioned introduction of "G". As the evening concluded we exchanged information and agreed to meet in the near future to discuss mutual opportunities.
Before I go further, let me address the opening quote. An angel according to Webster is:
a : a spiritual being superior to humans in power and intelligence; especially : one in the lowest rank in the celestial hierarchy b plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy 1. an attendant spirit or guardian 2. a person like an angel (as in looks or behavior) 3. Christian Science : inspiration from God 4. one who aids or supports with money or influence.
Now, I am not saying Glenn Toby has descended from Heaven with affixed wings or floated in and out of the third dimension to bestow miracles on assuming people. However, I want to share what I have experienced in and out of his presence.
Over the past year and a few months, I have witnessed Mr. Toby extend his hand to bless those around him, knowingly and unknowingly. Take for instance, last Thursday in New York City, he along with some celebrity friends went into the heart of the NYC boroughs to aid people who he has never met and may never meet again with clothing, food, and other resources. This was the 10th year in a row where he goes into his own pocket to fund these efforts through his non-profit organization, The Book Bank Foundation.
This past April, I contacted Glenn regarding a school in Atlanta that was struggling with a group of male students. The students were determined to fit the description of any major city evening news segments featuring the criminal underworld. Glenn stepped in, captured their interest, and gave them paths to pursue in fulfilling their destiny.
I can truly say, this gentlemen makes no importance of himself, and puts his energies in empowering others. Even down to the children's book project we worked on together. Lil G' faces the Brooklyn Bully. This is a semi-biography and motivational book geared for the young minds of today. With this project, Glenn has pledged for every book purchased, he will give a book away to a child in need, thus fulfilling the desires of The Book Bank Foundation, to rid the world of illiteracy, one child at a time.
It is from these experiences and witness moments that I encourage all that I influence to purchase and support this noble project today. Log onto http://www.meetlilg.com and purchase 1, 2 5, 10, 100 or more. Each book you purchase, Glenn will give one away. Let's make a child smile with our efforts and be an angel in their midst!
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