Party with a Purpose

It started with fitness campers wanting to give their body camp instructor gifts for the holiday.

Instead, TNT Body Camp owner Tarrant Graham wanted to bless those in need. He came up with Party with a Purpose.

Graham, known for his rigorous workouts for his body campers, has a softer side. He has hosted Party with a Purpose the past 4 years.

This year, he wants to do it bigger and better.

"The purpose of the party is to help someone. We come out and have a good time. But at the end of the party, that's when the true vision starts with proceeds from the party."

Last year, proceeds from the party helped provide Christmas for 2 families in need. One mother was thankful to receive the gifts after her family lost everything when they were burned out of their house.

Party-goers even raised enough money for scholarships for Bossier Parish Community College and Southern and Grambling State universities. Another $1,250 was awarded to the I.S. Sanders Scholarship Foundation for a scholarship to a local senior.

TO GO

WHAT: Party with a Purpose 2017

WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 11 until 1 a.m. Dec. 12.

WHERE: Wyndham Hotel, 1419 E. 70th St. in Shreveport.

ADMISSION: $30 per person.

TICKETS: Available at TNT Body Camp, 8805 Jewella Ave., Suite 127 in Shreveport.

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