Tommy Head

When he was seven years old, Tommy was diagnosed with (ITP) a severely low platelet count

which required him to make frequent trips to Hackensack University Medical Center. This

experience instilled in him at a young age the desire to one day help his peers and the future

children in his community to overcome their challenges. At 12-years-old he began acting

professionally and used the proceeds from his first commercial to purchase gaming consoles

and videos games for the children at Hackensack University Medical Center, to enjoy while

receiving treatment. The positive impact on their morale was evident, and 4 years later he

founded Childhood Cancer Society (CCS). CCS is a volunteer run 501(C)(3) non-profit

organization dedicated to help families battling childhood cancer with medical bills,

transportation costs, as well as provide gifts/special events to help foster a mindset that is

conducive to healing. In 2007 Tommy went on to NYU Stern undergrad to study finance and

marketing as to learn how to increase his impact. After graduating, he found himself in the

financial services industry, while still maintaining his non-profit and continuing to help families

part time. He became an active member in the Rotary Club of New York and is now Vice

President of the club. After working with this diverse group of charitable professionals, Tommy

eventually found the inspiration to found Adventure Ted LLC. Centered around the children’s

book hero Adventure Ted, Adventure Ted LLC is a social brand of positivity created to inspire

children to use their imaginations in order to overcome challenges. Its mission is to help

children, and their families, cope with childhood obstacles in lessons learned through its

children’s book series, apparel lines, and toys. In addition to inspiring children and their

parents, Adventure Ted LLC is a social enterprise that donates its profits to childhood related

causes.

“There is only one thing we have true control over: our mindset. It is my hope that this story

will inspire children and their families to see the adventure in all that they do. In doing so, each day can be seen for the gift that it truly is.”

-Tommy Head