Today's youth face a wide variety of problems in our society such as drug abuse, peer pressure and racism, which can result in low self-esteem. These problems can serves as roadblocks for our youth.

Ronnie Hoof, an award winning television freelance news photographer for WSB-TV, Channel 2, spends his free time traveling across the country sharing a positive message about staying away from drugs, the importance of education and career choices.

Hoof, created this non-profit program in March 1998, in an effort to help young people understand the realities of life. For more information about The Real Deal Program, call 770-321-9008.