MY REAL ESTATE BLOG

Thunder Struck

Through a simple real estate connection @ Keller Williams, local realtors were chosen to do photography for an event that is in hopes to make a BIG difference in Oklahoma. Troy and Denise Schroder, also have a photography company, Schroder Photography. They were chosen for the event photography for the Inaugural Event to End Hunger. Denise even got to do a mini session with Russell Westbrook himself. “It was an incredible honor for Troy and I to meet and personally photograph Westbrook. But better  yet, to be a part of such a impactful mission to end hunger in our state. We intend to challenge our local restaurants to get involved. ” Denise’s son, Connor McPherson was disappointed he did not get to tag along at the event. Connor is an Edmond North student. He knew Media day was going to be at the Thunder Training facility today due to being a coach for a youth league that practices there. He waited outside for the players to depart. He took it upon himself to meet one of his all time idols, Kevin Durant. He approached him and was able to visit with him and got his autograph on a Sports Illustrated  issue Durant was featured in. He was also photographed with Nick Collison and Reggie Jackson. We are truly blessed to have OKC Thunder here in OKC. What a group of humble, incredible individuals! And a shout out to Kevin Durant,
“Thanks for making a dream come true for my son today!” What an experience for this whole family this week as they were all THUNDERSTRUCK! 

Westbrook has teamed up with the Needs Foundation and is their spokesperson.  Needs Foundation is a non-profit, Oklahoma based, family operated foundation. They collect unserved food from local restaurants and food establishments at the end of each day that would otherwise been thrown out. This food is sanitary, untouched and perfectly edible. Then, the food is distributed to needy families and the homeless.  Oklahoma is the 4^th hungriest state in the nation. The Needs foundation is one of the first in about 20 years to tackle perishable foods.They are also the only organization to deliver to the needy, bypassing the lengthy application process and long trail of necessary paperwork. This foundation can do this while also still maintaining all health code regulations.

On average restaurants throw out about 25 pounds of food per day per restaurant. Oklahoma has 9500 restaurants. If we could collect 25 lbs. of food from just 40% of the restaurants that would generate 95,000 of food per day. This equates to 2,850,000 lbs of food per month. With these numbers we could change the hunger in Oklahoma.

For more information on making a contribution, go NEEDSOKC.Org, or 1620 Oxford Way, OKC,OK 73120, Phone 888-467-6066,haveaheart@needsokc.org.

 <a href="http://www.troyhomes.kwrealty.com">link text</a>

Call us today if you are buying, selling or wanting to invest in Real Estate! We would be glad to be your resource! 405-850-5065, troyndenise@kw.com.