Our Story

If you've seen "The Blind Side," you know the impact that one person can have on the life of a child.

Millions of people from every walk of life and from every part of the country flocked to theaters to see the motion picture, "The Blind Side." They were moved by the heartfelt story of one family who made the simple yet powerful decision to do the right thing for a young man needing an opportunity to fulfill and express his God-given talents.

We have received cards, letters and messages from people who want to help provide opportunities for other kids who may not otherwise have them. By way of response, the Tuohy family has established the Making It Happen Foundation.

Invitation to Give:

The Tuohy family has been on an extensive series of speaking engagements and they are donating a large portion of their honoraria to the Making It Happen Foundation.

They would like to invite you to join them in Making It Happen for deserving, but underserved youth. Your contributions to the Making It Happen Foundation would mean the creation of invaluable opportunities for kids like Michael Oher.

Please click on the "Contact Us" tab for information on contributing.

The Starfish Story

Original Story by: Loren Eisley

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed
a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?"
The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean.
The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die."

"Son," the man said, "don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish?
You can't make a difference!"

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish,
and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…"
I made a difference for that one."