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Bobby Tillman Foundation Spreads Love In Honor Of Murdered Teen
Bobby Tillman was murdered when he was 18 years old. His mom, Monique Rivarde, started a nonprofit youth foundation in his honor.
DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Bobby Tillman was murdered just over 11 years ago, but his memory and legacy live on, thanks to his mother.
Tillman attended a Douglasville house party on Nov. 7, 2010 and was randomly attacked by four boys, who were all found guilty of his murder for kicking, punching and stomping the 18-year-old boy to death.
After his death, Tillman's mom, Monique Rivarde, launched a nonprofit in her son's honor: the Bobby Tillman Foundation, or BFAM, Inc. The foundation offers scholarships, mentorships and an annual 5K Walk/Run of Love, which takes place this year on April 30.
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Company name: BFAM, Inc.
Address: 8486 Campbellton St., #2155, Douglasville
Website: www.bobbytillmanfoundation.com
Phone number: 310-614-6431
Business owner's name: Monique Rivarde
When did your business open?
Nov. 7, 2010
What does your business offer?
Scholarships, mentoring, motivational speaking, love, community service.
What's a fact about your business that most customers probably don't know?
We have awarded 18 scholarships and will travel to speak at venues.
What's your most popular product or service?
Scholarships and mentorship
What sets your business apart from others?
Our main focus is uplifting and loving our youth, and we strive to show that through every action and at each event.
What made you start this business? If you didn't start it, what made you get involved?
My son, Bobby Tillman, was murdered at the age of eighteen. He was randomly chosen and beaten to death. I started BFAM, Inc. to instill in our youth self-love to make better decisions for their lives because the four teenagers that murdered Bobby did not love themselves. The four boys that murdered Bobby were all sentenced to life without parole, so we lost four lives that night, but the four boys had a choice. We want the youth to know that the sky is not even the limit, if they focus on their futures and striving to become the best person that they can be.
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