Chocolate Bar Boy Changes World One Book at a Time
Kids say the darndest things—and do the kindest things, at the same time! Both of these facts ring true in the story of Dylan Siegel and Jonah Pournazarian, two boys who met in elementary school and whose friendship inspired an amazing project that has grown beyond what either one could have imagined.
<p>Dylan and his parents met Jonah and his parents at a school orientation, during which Jonah's family shared that Jonah was living with Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD Type 1b), a rare liver condition that prevents the body from fighting off infections. The two boys were fast friends, and Dylan knew immediately that he wanted to try to help cure his buddy of his illness.</p><p>"When I found out that Jonah was sick, I felt like I really needed to do something," Dylan remembers. At first, Dylan thought about running a lemonade stand, but he realized that he needed to raise more money than lemonade would bring in. So he decided to write a book.</p><p>With help from his mom and dad, Dylan turned the story that he had written (called "Chocolate Bar") into a printed book, and they set out to sell a few at school.</p><p>In the first couple of hours, 200 copies of "Chocolate Bar" and 100 custom-wrapped pieces of chocolate sold out. Dylan had raised more than $5,000 in just hours.</p><p>He wasn't stopping there. Today, "Chocolate Bar" has sold more than 26,000 copies and has raised over $1 million for a research fund named in Jonah's honor at the <a href="https://ufhealth.org/glycogen-storage-disease-program/overview" target="_blank">The Glycogen Storage Disease Program</a> at the University of Florida. </p><p>Jonah has, of course, read the book. His favorite part? The last page, "because it says, 'having friends is the biggest chocolate bar.'"</p><p>Dylan's huge heart and giving spirit will change the world... one book at a time. </p><p>Learn more and support Dylan's efforts at: <a href="https://chocolatebarbook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chocolatebarbook.com/</a> </p><p>Follow the story on Facebook at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chocolatebarbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Chocolatebarbook</a> </p><p>See more amazing KidzBiz stories at: <a href="http://bit.ly/KidzBizOGTV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/KidzBizOGTV</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to OnlyGood.tv! - It's a Positivity Movement. </p><p>We at OnlyGood TV believe that positivity will change lives for the better. We strive to be the hopeful voice that recognizes people are good & out there doing good things for their communities and society at large. We tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that inspire and motivate us, and fuel the Positivity Movement. </p><p>Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23chocolatebarbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chocolatebarbook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23friendship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#friendship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23gsd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gsd</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23OGTV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OGTV</a> </p><p>Visit us at: <a href="https://www.onlygood.tv/" target="_self">https://www.onlygood.tv/</a> </p><p>Like us on the OnlyGood TV - Hooplaha Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hooplaha/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hooplaha/</a> </p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onlygood.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/onlygood.tv/</a> </p><p>Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/onlygoodtv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/onlygoodtv</a></p>
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