We’re sharing an incredible opportunity to learn from leading security experts while supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bodyguards for Kids, a two-day virtual fundraising event, takes place on March 29th and 30th, 2025 and features 14 expert speakers covering key topics in executive protection and security management.

This event is open to everyone in the security industry and beyond, and 100% of donations go directly to St. Jude to help children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Event Details:

📅 Date: March 29-30, 2025

🔹 Donate at least $50 to register for the event

Note: After donating, email: [email protected] to receive the Zoom link or be listed as a sponsor.

📚 Do you have security-related products, books, or training courses? Consider donating them as raffle prizes to help raise more for St. Jude!

Since 2023, Bodyguards for Kids has hosted 30 international subject matter experts and raised $35,779 for St. Jude. This year, the goal is even bigger.

💯 All donations go directly to St. Jude to support children in need.

🔍 Search "Bodyguards for Kids" to find the event page on the St. Jude website.

📢This event is for the kids. Let’s make a difference together!

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In this episode, we announce our very first giveaway winner—Glenn Davis!

We look forward to bringing you more valuable content and additional giveaway opportunities in the future!

Our 2025 Giveaway Announcement: 

Michael (MT) Trott, our guest from Episode #1 and author of "The Protected", has generously contributed a signed copy of his work as the prize for our first giveaway. His book has received priase from the protective security community and from his former protectee, Central Intelligence Agency Director George Tenet, who stated, "Michael provides invaluable insights and intelligent perspectives into the world of personal protection.”

Giveaway Details:

⏳ This giveaway will run from January 17th to January 31th.

📣 Our winner will be announced on February 3rd.

🎱 We will use Rafflys to randomly select our giveaway winner.

Giveaway Entry Instructions:

1️⃣ Non-Followers: Simply follow The GSPG Podcast page on LinkedIn to be entered.

2️⃣ Current Followers: Like, share, or comment on our coresponding Linkedin post to be entered.

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