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Crystal |
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Crystal, born and raised
in Albany Georgia, has lived in Myrtle Beach SC since
1997.
Crystal studied at the University of Georgia and is a
die hard Georgia Bulldog. A natural born athlete,
Crystal excelled at basketball, softball and track.
After school, Crystal turned her attention to her true
love, dancing, and bodybuilding in which she competed
for many years in ABA and IFBB. With over 25 years
experience in the fitness industry, Crystal continues to
help those who seek a healthier lifestyle. Crystal is an
Ordained Minister with a Certificate in Pastoral
Counseling. Crystal is a survivor of extreme physical,
emotional, mental and verbal abuse. Suffering such abuse
for most of her life at the hands of her mother has
developed in her a strong advocate against abuse of any
type whether it involves animals or people. She has a
deep compassion for the hurting and wants to help each
individual to receive the healing that she has received.
Crystal suffered through years of anger, eating
disorders, and self hate, all coping mechanisms of
abuse. Unable to trust people or love herself, her life
was secretly a vicious cycle of self hate while on the
outside she seemed to have an amazing life. Though she
desperately wanted help, she was too angry at God and
too shut down to receive it. But, God knew how to reach
her. He sent 2 Shih Tzus, Peabo and Woolie, into her
life to give her the unconditional love that only a dog
can give. It was through this love that she slowly
opened up to God and allowed Him to do the healing in
her that would eventually set her free and allow her to
use that past abuse to help others. Crystal founded The
Peabo N Woolie Fundation after Peabo passed away at the
age of 19. Crystal believes her story will help others
overcome abuse and learn to see dogs as a source of
unconditional love that should be treated with the same
love and devotion they give us. She has been actively
rescuing dogs for the past 2 years and speaking out
against abuse, bullying and neglect through speaking
engagements and seminars.
Crystal I available for speaking engagements . Please
see our contact page and e-mail or call for more
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Amber |
Amber Campbell went from being a good thrower at the
collegiate level and turned herself into one of the best
in the women's weight and hammer throwers in the country
over the past 10 years.
She has won 9 national titles while tying the record for
most indoor consecutive wins. She owns the third
farthest weight throw in American history. Hampered with
the fact the weight throw is not contested at the World
Indoor Championships, Campbell has represented Team USA
for five World Outdoor Championships and the 2008
Olympic Games. She also qualified for her second Olympic
Games in London, England where she placed 13th and set
the American Olympic Record. She was also the 2015
Pan-American Games Silver Medalist. She competed for the
Lady Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina University from
2000-04 where she won 16 Conference titles, and 5
All-American Honors. She also earned her Bachelor's
Degree in Psychology. Campbell is a volunteer assistant
coach for throwers at CCU after finishing her career as
one of the school's most distinguished athletes of
all-time.
Amber grew up in a small rural town in Tucumcari, NM
where her love for sports and animals began. Though not
bullied, Amber felt like an outcast. As a result, she
battled depression and obesity. Never feeling like she
truly fit in she found her solace in playing sports.
When she wasn't playing sports she was spending time at
home with her family and her dogs. Three years ago,
Amber rescued an awesome Shih Tzu named Kobe who she
adores for his unique and hilarious personality. Months
later, she met Crystal at the gym and would soon realize
they shared the same passion for dogs and for helping
others. Crystal told Amber about a vision she had for
fighting animal abuse and rescuing abused animals to
honor her beloved pets - The Peabo n Woolie Foundation.
Knowing that Amber was a well sought after motivational
speaker, Crystal asked Amber to partner with her to
fight against all types of abuse. Amber is excited to
help and be a part of changing lives, hearts, and
perceptions. |
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Peabo |
On November 30 1992, I was blessed with the most
incredible Angel.
Woolie and Touche surprised us with a litter of 7 Shih
Tzus. With 3 dogs already, we had no intentions of
keeping any of them. One of the pups was diagnosed as
being blind and deaf. Unable to sell him, my partner at
the time gave me the pup for an early Valentine's
present. As soon as his siblings were gone, this pup
came alive with energy and showed no signs of being deaf
or blind. Seems he was acting to get to stay with me! I
named him Peabo Tuxedo Webb because he looked just like
he was wearing a tux. We formed a bond that even death
could not break. For 19 years, 5 months, he slept on my
pillow on the left side of my head, never disturbing me
in my sleep. We did everything together. Peabo was a one
human dog and he was totally devoted to me. He acted as
if he was put on this earth for one purpose, to love and
take care of me, and he fulfilled that purpose
beautifully. Christmas was our favorite time of the year
and he was the only one who loved watching all the
Christmas shows with me. We must have watched our
favorite, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, a thousand
times. Our favorite part was when Rudolf said "I'm cute,
she said I was cute". Peabo loved for me to pick him up
and do the reindeer fly when he heard this. Our true
spiritual connection came to light when I suffered a
brain stem injury in a car wreck. The doctors and I
believe I fully recovered because of his love and
devotion. He was so in tune to me that he would notify
me before I had a seizure. He was such a gentle soul.
Peabo taught me about unconditional love, commitment and
faithfulness. He reached my heart in ways no person ever
could. Through his love, I was able to open up and let
God heal me from all the abuse and it's devastating
affects. On March 18 2012, God took my soul mate from
me. My only consolation is the thought that my Angel,
Peabo Tuxedo Webb, had finally earned his wings. |
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Woolie |
Woolie came to me at a time when I was literally at my
worst emotionally.
He was born in Georgia to a breeder on April 5 1989, the
exact day my grandmother passed away. A friend of mine
who owned a pet store at the time in Albany bought the
litter, unaware the pups were suffering from parvo.
Every dog in her store perished from this disease,
including Woolie's sister who shared the same cage with
him, except Woolie. Trying to help at the pet store with
the sick pups, I carried the disease home to my pups
PeeWilly and Muscles. Muscles was old enough to fight it
off but PeeWilly could not. Knowing I was devastated,
she offered the one surviving pup to me. At first I
declined, but, once she brought him into the office to
meet me and that fat ball of fur chased me around the
room, I was in love. Woolie was a strong Shih Tzu with a
great sense of humor. He had the most beautiful eyes.
When he looked at me, I could see deep into his soul and
feel nothing but unconditional love. Woolie loved
everyone, loved adventure and loved to dance. His
favorite song was Janet Jackson's "Love Will Never Do
Without You" and would come running to me whenever he
heard it, wanting to dance. His beautiful soul and zest
for life began to soften my heart and helped me to open
up for some healing to come in. Sadly, he would not live
long enough to see the my victory, but he certainly set
the healing in motion and was a big part of it. Woolie
passed away at the age of 17 on May 18 2007. |
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