7th Annual Bobby Tillman Walk/Run of Love Race

BFAM, INC.'S 7th ANNUAL BOBBY TILLMAN 5K WALK/RUN OF LOVE RACE!!  

LOCATION:

CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL

4899 CHAPEL HILL ROAD

DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135 

Saturday, April 27th, 2024 - BFAM, Inc., Chapel Hill High School, Dolapo E. Productions, LLC, the Douglas County Sheriffs' Office, & the Douglasville Police Department will kick off our "7TH ANNUAL BOBBY TILLMAN 5K WALK/RUN OF LOVE RACE!!   

With your participation and donations regarding our previous races, BFAM, Inc. has awarded 27 SCHOLARSHIPS AND 8 MONETARY GIFTS TO OUR SENIORS!! We were also able to donate to the SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA IN ATLANTA!!  This year, we will donate to NAMI, Inc. and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlanta!!

The Bobby Tillman 5k Walk/Run of Love will benefit the Bobby Tillman Scholarship Fund, founded by BFAM, Inc. (Bobby's Family Incorporated), a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for the youth. BFAM, Inc.'s mission is to enrich the lives of the youth in our local communities and beyond!

The 5K race will be a fun, healthy, and informative event for all ages and abilities and is a great event for the whole family!! We will promote Spiritual, Emotional, Physical, and Mental Wellness at the race!!

Sunday, November 7, 2010, a Georgia teenager named Bobby Tillman was randomly chosen and beaten to death by four teens outside of a get-together in Douglas County, Georgia.  Bobby was brutally murdered, but inadvertently started a nationwide movement.  At the age of 18, Bobby had such a bright future ahead of him, with a focus on giving back, sharing love, working hard, and making a difference in other people's lives. 

Today his Mother, Monique Rivarde, carries a message of love and courage through volunteer work, rallies, and speaking engagements across the state of Georgia and beyond.

The objective of the Bobby Tillman 5k Walk/Run of Love Race is to assist our High School Graduates.  Our youth may face obstacles in their paths to achieve post-high school education and we want to help them

INTRODUCING BFAM, INC.'S 5-KARAT RACE PARTNERS!

Chapel Hill High School

Chapel Hill High School serves approximately 1,600 students in Douglas County, GA and competes in Region 5AAAAA for sports and activities. Their academic program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education. They offer a wide variety of classes, including advanced academics, fine arts, and Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, catering to diverse student interests and fostering a culture of academic excellence. Chapel Hill High School’s goal is to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world, preparing them for a bright and successful future.

Dolapo Productions, LLC 

Dolapo Erinkitola is an incisive arts philanthropist, doting father, and the quintessential businessman. Much of Mr. Erinkitola's business insight has allowed him to hold several esteemed positions, including: (former) President of the 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, Vice President of a major pharmaceuticals company, owner of Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, Havana Cigar Lounge, high-level memberships with several nonprofit arts organizations, and CEO of Dolapo E. Productions. Dolapo continues to curate safe and inclusive spaces for artists and future entrepreneurs and seeks to bring his rich experience to the table to help others realize their full potential as filmmakers, business owners, and leaders. 

Douglasville Police Department

Chief Gary Sparks of the Douglasville Police Department states that “The Police Department believes in serving our community.”  He says, “Our motto is that we are one with our community. We need to come together as a team to fight crime and to believe in one another, trust and respect each other.”  The Douglasville Police Department are active with creating a positive mindset and environment for our youth.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Department

Sheriff Tim Pounds of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department states that “Law Enforcement must become more involved with their communities. The community has to see that these men and women are truly here to protect and serve. This will be accomplished by making the officers get out of their cars and make positive contacts with members of our community.” The Douglas Sheriff’s offers proactive programs to encourage our youth to make the best decisions for their successful futures.

BFAM, INC. 

An organization founded by Bobby's Mother, Monique Rivarde and other family members.  Its mission is to nurture the Spirits of our youth and promote peace, love, and respect, along with self-worth. Also to inform our youth that their voices are being heard!