In 2006, Jamie Tworkowski founded To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), which began as a simple attempt to tell the story of a friend in need of treatment. It soon became an Internet phenomenon and global movement. TWLOHA now has the largest online audience of any non-profit on MySpace and Facebook, and has responded to nearly 100,000 messages from more than 40 countries, and donated more than $700,000 to treatment and recovery organizations. Tworkowski has been interviewed by NBC Nightly News, CNN, MTV, Spin Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, and recently won the 2009 MTVu “Good Woodie ” award for social activism.

Session: "Pain, Hope, Questions, and Community"
Synopsis: In a dynamic, conversational and ultimately hopeful way, Jamie Tworkowski shares the surprising story of how To Write Love on Her Arms began and where it is today. Tworkowski shows how through honest community pain and struggle can be met with hope. He communicates that everyone has a story and each story matters.