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NeighborhoodNews
Daniel Island Life May
Making
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Linda Howard, Founder of Totally Fit
What is the name of your organization? Totally Fit; www.total-
lyfit.org; www.facebook.com/totallyfitsc
When did you start Totally Fit? I am the Executive Director/
Founder of Totally Fit, a 501c3. We began in the fall of 2012
and gained our non-profit status in July of 2014.
What does your organization do? We connect, educate and
inspire women to become whole in spirit, soul, and body.
What types of events/projects does Totally Fit host? We
have three main branches within Totally Fit: Wholly Woman:
a 10-week, interactive Biblically based study based on being
whole; spirit, soul, and body. It is based on the book Wholly
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Woman, which my daughter and I co-authored. Then, we have
Girl’s Night Out - an opportunity for women to further connect and experience healthy choices while dining out. Last, we
have Taste & See - women sharing camaraderie, nutritional
education, and healthy food; rotating in women’s homes, preparing and eating a meal together. Totally Fit has couples’ and
kids’ events happening as well, and also a Community Outreach,
which is based on connecting and educating women, as well as
the community, from all walks of life through monthly meet ups
and volunteer opportunities.
How can others get involved with this organization? Through
our website, monthly newsletter, local newsletter advertising and
word of mouth.
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843.693.7987 | [email protected]
What drew you to create this organization? I began my personal journey of health and wholeness after being challenged by
my son to live in whole health. I realized that the Creator’s plan
for my body was wholeness: spirit, soul, and body. This began
my quest for transformation. After many years ministering to
women as a Bible teacher and leader, I focused my attention
on developing the “Wholly Woman” course, which encourages
and equips women as they too seek this transformation in every
area of life. As I pursued whole health this resonated with other
women and a community of women began to form, creating the
organization now known as Totally Fit.
What is the most gratifying aspect of the organization? Seeing
and being part of women’s lives being changed for the better! I
also love doing life with my daughter, Melissa, as well as a community of women bringing this message of whole health to our
neighbors, churches and communities.
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Who are the members of your family? Are they
involved in the organization as well? My husband,
Linda Howard and Melissa at Wholly Woman book release
How long have you lived in the neighborhood? What made
you move to the neighborhood? My husband, Butch, and I
moved from Atlanta to Daniel Island in March of 2006. He
took an early retirement, began a consulting business and was
able do that from any location. Charleston provided a relaxed
and beautiful environment to enjoy life to the full!
Butch; my daughter, Melissa, and her two children Lindsey (12) and Grant (11); my son, Ollie, have all played
a role in the organization and are active in the community events when appropriate. Melissa is the Director
of Wholly Woman and co-author of the book, Wholly
Woman. We have two boys who are married with six
grandchildren between them, who live in Atlanta.
Any other information you would like to include? Totally fit
has also had great pleasure in participating in Park Day. It has
brought awareness to the organization and many women, leaders, have come from that event.
For more information on Totally Fit, visit www.totallyfit.org, or
facebook.com/totallyfitsc
What is your favorite part of living in the neighborhood? Being
part of a community where residents care about each other.
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creation and activities without even getting in your car!
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843.971.1701
www.bannisterdds.com
291 Seven Farms Dr. Ste. 102 Daniel Island, SC 29492
9492
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