Taylor Hooton Foundation

Taylor Hooton Foundation THF is the leader in education about Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances.
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THF is the leader in providing education about youth use of anabolic steroids, HGH, supplements & other Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs).

The conversations that can make a difference need to happen before the pressure does.Young people are surrounded by mess...
08/27/2026

The conversations that can make a difference need to happen before the pressure does.

Young people are surrounded by messages about how they should look, perform, and succeed - and social media can make risky shortcuts seem normal.

They need trusted adults who will help them separate fact from hype, understand the risks, and know that they don’t have to compromise their health to reach their goals.

That’s where the ALL ME® Assembly comes in.

Our program brings these crucial conversations directly to schools, teams, and communities - giving young people the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about supplements, steroids, performance-enhancing substances, energy drinks, and the pressures they face every day.

Because prevention starts with a conversation.

Bring the ALL ME Assembly to your community and give your young people the information they need to pursue their goals the right way.

Not every caffeinated drink is an energy drink - but every energy drink deserves a closer look.Energy drinks are beverag...
08/24/2026

Not every caffeinated drink is an energy drink - but every energy drink deserves a closer look.

Energy drinks are beverages designed to increase alertness and energy by combining high amounts of caffeine with other stimulants, sugar, and ingredients like taurine, guarana, and B vitamins.

While they're heavily marketed to young people, that doesn't mean they're made for them.

For children and adolescents, energy drinks can increase the risk of:

⚠️ Rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure
⚠️ Anxiety, jitteriness, and mood changes
⚠️ Sleep disruption that affects learning, recovery, and mental health

Many young people don't realize that one energy drink can contain as much caffeine as several cans of soda, and some products contain multiple sources of stimuilants that aren't obvious at first glance. Research has shown that combining multiple stimulants potentially reduces blood vessel function.

At the Taylor Hooton Foundation, we believe education is the first step toward healthier choices. Parents, coaches, and educators should know what energy drinks are, understand the risks, and have open conversations with the young people in their lives before marketing and social media do.

Knowledge builds confidence. And informed choices build healthier futures.

08/21/2026

Before you consider a peptide, stop and ask yourself:

What am I actually taking?
Is it approved for the purpose I’m considering?
What do we know about its short- and long-term safety?
Who is telling me it’s safe—and are they trying to sell me something?
Am I making this decision based on evidence, or because I feel pressure to look or perform a certain way?

These questions matter for everyone, but they matter especially for young people.

Our message to young people should be different:

You do not need to risk your health to reach your goals.

Strength takes time.
Performance takes work.
Confidence takes more than a physique.
And real progress doesn’t require taking shortcuts just because someone online says they work.

Let’s encourage young people to sleep, eat well, train consistently, surround themselves with positive people, ask questions, and pursue their goals the right way.

Because the goal isn’t just to look or perform better today.

It’s to build a healthier future.

Peptides are having a moment. But the hype is moving faster than the science.From social media to gyms and online wellne...
08/19/2026

Peptides are having a moment. But the hype is moving faster than the science.

From social media to gyms and online wellness communities, peptides are increasingly being promoted as a shortcut for muscle growth, fat loss, recovery, appearance, and performance.

The problem? Many of the peptides being marketed for these purposes are not FDA-approved for human use, and we don’t have enough research to fully understand their long-term safety. Some products sold online may also lack the quality, purity, or consistency consumers assume they have.

That uncertainty is especially concerning when the audience is young people.

Teenagers and young adults are already navigating enormous pressure around appearance, performance, and body image. Social media can make experimental substances look routine-and can make a potential health risk look like the next fitness trend.

Young people shouldn’t have to gamble with their health to keep up with an algorithm.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to get stronger, healthier, or feel better about yourself. But there is a big difference between pursuing those goals and experimenting with substances whose safety profile remains unclear.

Just ONE WEEK until we Give a Hoot! ⚾Don’t miss the 16th Annual New York Yankees Give a Hoot Benefit at Yankee Stadium o...
08/17/2026

Just ONE WEEK until we Give a Hoot! ⚾

Don’t miss the 16th Annual New York Yankees Give a Hoot Benefit at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2026!

Join us as the Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays from an exclusive suite, with food & beverages included, while supporting the our mission to educate young people about the dangers of appearance and performance enhancing substances.

And that’s just the beginning…

⭐ Q&A with Yankees General Manager & SVP Brian Cashman
⭐ In-Suite Meet & Greet with Yankees great Jim Leyritz
⭐ Postgame Meet & Greet with ALL ME Advisory Board Member Paul Goldschmidt

Great baseball. Great company. Great cause. And a pretty great way to spend a Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast - register NOW!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/tayhoofou/event/16thannualyankeesgiveahootbenefit/

The internet is loud. Your goals don’t have to be.Every day, social media tells you what you should look like, how fast ...
08/13/2026

The internet is loud. Your goals don’t have to be.

Every day, social media tells you what you should look like, how fast you should improve, and what you supposedly need to get there.

But behind every viral shortcut is a bigger question:

Is this actually helping me become healthier - or just helping me keep up?

Don’t let the highlight reel convince you that your journey isn’t enough.

Tune out the noise. Trust the process. Set goals that matter to you. And achieve them the right way.

Because success isn’t just about how you look or what you accomplish.

It’s about who you become along the way

08/11/2026

What Are You Taking Back to School?

A new school year brings new classes, new teammates, new goals - and sometimes new pressure.

Pressure to make the team.
Pressure to perform better.
Pressure to look a certain way.
Pressure to fit in.

This school year, take something more important with you:

😴 Healthy sleep habits
🥗 Good nutrition
🏃 Consistent movement
🧠 Mental health and self-care
🤝 People who support you
💪 Confidence in who you are
🎯 Goals worth working for - and the patience to achieve them the right way

You don’t need a shortcut to prove yourself.

You don’t have to risk your health to fit in, make the team, or become the best version of yourself.

See through the pressure. Tune out the noise. Take the right things with you into the new school year.

We’re proud to hear that our presentation at the ATAF meeting is already making an impact.✅ Increased their knowledge of...
08/06/2026

We’re proud to hear that our presentation at the ATAF meeting is already making an impact.

✅ Increased their knowledge of supplements, energy drinks, and performance-enhancing substances
✅ Feel more confident evaluating products and identifying concerning ingredients
✅ Gained practical tools to educate athletes, coaches, and parents
✅ Feel better prepared to recognize warning signs and have difficult conversations about steroid use
✅ Plan to use what they learned to strengthen education and prevention efforts

This is why education matters. When athletic trainers and other trusted adults have the knowledge and resources to have these conversations, they’re better equipped to help athletes make informed decisions and pursue performance the right way.

Thank you to the Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida for the opportunity to be part of the meeting and to everyone who participated and shared their feedback!

08/04/2026

Peptides are everywhere right now. But how much do you actually know about them?

What are peptides?
Are they safe?
Can doctors legally prescribe them if they aren’t FDA-approved?
And what are the risks of buying so-called “research peptides” online?

On the latest ALL ME Podcast, we sit down with Sports Pharmacist Dr. Brandon Welch from Sports Pharmacy Network to break down the truth about peptides.

We discuss the science, the regulations, the influence of social media and biohacking, and the potential risks of unregulated peptide use.

We also take a closer look at peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorlin, and RETA, and explain why clinical research, FDA oversight, and reliable sources matter.

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, educator, or simply trying to understand the peptide conversation, this is an episode worth hearing.

🎙️ Tune in through your favorite podcast provider or by heading to our YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/Kl4wgiAIqsg?is=6zkpgC3HmKuhuHx4

07/29/2026

Today’s students are facing pressures previous generations never had to navigate.

Social media is redefining what it means to be successful, healthy, and attractive. Appearance and performance-enhancing substances are easier to access than ever. And too many young people are making life-changing decisions based on misinformation they see online.

That’s why the Taylor Hooton Foundation’s ALL ME® Assembly exists.

Our engaging, research-based presentations equip students with the tools to think critically, build confidence, resist harmful pressures, and understand the real risks of steroids, supplements, energy drinks, peptides, and other appearance and performance-enhancing substances.

If you’re an educator, coach, administrator, parent, or community organization looking to make a lasting impact, now is the time to bring an ALL ME® Assembly to your school or community.

Together, we can give the next generation the knowledge and confidence they need to choose health, character, and authenticity over shortcuts.

Visit taylorhooton.org to learn more and schedule an ALL ME® Assembly today.

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Frisco, TX

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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