{"id":130795,"date":"2023-11-19T00:32:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T23:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/?page_id=130795"},"modified":"2025-12-31T15:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T20:59:49","slug":"portfolio-developer-1-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;7&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_horizontal_scroll=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;210306&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; 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uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154411&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;1000&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-189054&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-445851&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-781688&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;193363&#8243;]Otis Grant[\/vc_custom_heading][uncode_vertical_text vertical_text_h_pos=&#8221;-1&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-189054&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;534117&#8243;]\u2e3b\u00a0<a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"mailto:info@otisgrant.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130904 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-6.45.05\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"13\" \/><\/a> <a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"mailto:info@otisgrant.com\">info@otisgrant.com<\/a>[\/uncode_vertical_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;130788&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;50&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;114294&#8243;][uncode_vertical_text position=&#8221;right&#8221; flip=&#8221;yes&#8221; vertical_text_h_pos=&#8221;1&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134192&#8243;]\u2e3b <a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/otisgrantandfriendsfoundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-130903\" src=\"https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-6.42.40\u202fPM-300x275.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-6.42.40\u202fPM-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-6.42.40\u202fPM-350x321.png 350w, https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-6.42.40\u202fPM-348x332.png 348w, https:\/\/otisgrant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-6.42.40\u202fPM.png 362w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/otisgrantandfriendsfoundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@otisgrantandfriendsfoundation<\/a>[\/uncode_vertical_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeffy.com%2Fdonation-form%2Fca1bb611-5697-4b37-b0d1-fd0a3631418c&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;107942&#8243;]Donate Now[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;inverted-device-order&#8221;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;528&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;147953&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>In Loving Memory of John Kellman<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;208596&#8243;]We are raising funds to support the family of John Kellman, who sadly passed away after suffering a massive stroke.<\/p>\n<p>After suffering his first stroke\u00a011 years\u00a0ago, John\u2019s\u00a0high-school sweetheart, and life long partner Trudy\u00a0devoted herself to caring for him with unwavering love and strength. This fundraiser is meant to help ease the financial burden\u00a0on her and\u00a0his family,\u00a0and to support them during\u00a0this\u00a0incredibly difficult time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeffy.com%2Fen-CA%2Fdonation-form%2Fin-loving-memory-of-john-kellman&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;161615&#8243;]PLEASE DONATE[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;65&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; mobile_height=&#8221;340&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;124980&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;131071&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;158182&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2FThis%20year%20is%20extra%20special%20as%20we%20celebrate%20our%20silver%20anniversary%20-%2025%20years%20of%20giving%20back%20to%20the%20community!%20%20Inclues%3A%20Gourment%20dinner%20%26%20cocktails%20Silent%20auction%20%26%20raffle%20An%20inspiring%20night%20of%20celebration%20and%20generosity%20%20All%20proceeds%20support%20the%20foundation&#8217;s%20initiatives%20and%20programs.%20%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeffy.com%2Fen-CA%2Fticketing%2Fannual-charity-dinner&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; border_color=&#8221;color-gyho&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555596710535{border-top-width: 1px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;660&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134638&#8243;]Community Work[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;190588&#8243;]Otis Grant was out and about in the community making a difference.<\/p>\n<p>A kind message from the CFER Ouest<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you Otis Grant and Friends Foundation for our delicious year end Jamaican feast. The food was incredible. We are very grateful to you for always being our biggest supporter. 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We look forward to hosting another Poker Tournament in the near future in support of the Otis Grant &amp; Friends Foundation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"347\">With heartfelt thanks and lots of love,<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"347\">Otis Grant<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; inverted_device_order=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;214404&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; el_id=&#8221;who&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_horizontal=&#8221;left&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; font_family=&#8221;font-136269&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; align_mobile=&#8221;align_center_mobile&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134510&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; sub_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; subheading=&#8221;Otis Grant is a former professional boxer from Canada. He was born on December 23, 1967, in St. Anne\u2019s, Jamaica. Grant competed as a middleweight and super middleweight during his boxing career. He is best known for winning the WBO (World Boxing Organization) middleweight title in 1997.<\/p>\n<p>Grant had a successful boxing career, and he fought against several notable opponents in the ring. His championship victory came when he defeated Ryan Rhodes to capture the WBO WORLD middleweight title, a significant accomplishment in the world of professional boxing.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126485&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; text_color_solid=&#8221;#ff0000&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \">\n<div class=\"heading-text el-text\">\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Who is Otis<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-uydo&#8221; size=&#8221;btn-lg&#8221; outline=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_skin=&#8221;yes&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FOtis_Grant|target:_blank&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;751736&#8243;]Learn more[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; 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overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; align_medium=&#8221;align_center_tablet&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; align_mobile=&#8221;align_center_mobile&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;104404&#8243;]Otis Grant started his boxing journey by winning the Canadian Senior Amateur Boxing Championships at 17. His amateur career culminated in a silver medal at the 1987 Pan American Games.<\/p>\n<p>Grant turned professional in 1988, establishing himself as a formidable middleweight. After graduating with a BA from Concordia in 1993, he secured the NABF middleweight title twice and gained recognition as the first black Quebecer to win a boxing championship in 1997.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; align_medium=&#8221;align_center_tablet&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; align_mobile=&#8221;align_center_mobile&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;150417&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;918959&#8243;]Grant&#8217;s notable bout came in 1998 when he challenged Roy Jones Jr., moving up two weight classes for the WBC and WBA light heavyweight titles.<\/p>\n<p>His career suffered a setback due to a near-fatal car crash in 1999, but he made an inspiring comeback in 2003 after a four-year hiatus. 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We collaborate with other charitable organizations to extend help beyond basics, assisting families facing medical difficulties and supporting education for bright students from less fortunate backgrounds. Our aim is to create a community where everyone, despite their circumstances, has access to vital resources and opportunities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;color-jevc&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;155382&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<strong>History &amp; Activities<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;159604&#8243;]Founded in November 1999 in Montreal, the Foundation initially concentrated on aiding the less fortunate through Christmas Food Drives for churches, homeless shelters, community organizations, food banks, and soup kitchens. Over time, our initiatives expanded to encompass healthcare, summer camps, and educational assistance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;50&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;inverted-device-order&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;757449&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;900&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;498684&#8243;]<strong>Community<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;778493&#8243;]The foundation proudly backs the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) scholarship program, supporting education initiatives in our community.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, we make it possible for kids from struggling families to have an amazing time at summer camp. We also lend a hand to high school students with special needs. Building lasting connections, our foundation collaborates closely with community groups dedicated to supporting families facing hardships. 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Additionally, we actively support various school lunch programs, ensuring students have access to nutritious meals crucial for their academic growth and overall well-being. Partnering with the La Corde program, we have long supported educational initiatives to enhance students&#8217; learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p>We offer scholarships to graduating students from PCHS Pierrefonds Community High School embarking on post-secondary studies. 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His story of defying medical odds inspires individuals facing challenges to find strength in adversity.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Trailblazing in Sports and Breaking Barriers<\/h4>\n<p>As the first black Quebec world boxing champion, Otis Grant shattered boxing barriers. His experiences advocate for diversity, sparking discussions on inclusivity in sports and beyond.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Personal Fitness and Wellness<\/h4>\n<p>Grant&#8217;s dedication to fitness during his boxing career underscores the importance of wellness. His insights into fitness routines and mental conditioning empower healthier lifestyles.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Community Engagement and Philanthropy<\/h4>\n<p>Through the Otis Grant &amp; Friends foundation, Otis uplifts underprivileged youth and aids communities. His dedication sparks conversations on social responsibility and making a positive societal impact.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Motivation and Goal Setting<\/h4>\n<p>Otis Grant&#8217;s journey, from titles to a comeback, inspires goal setting. His talks guide individuals on setting realistic goals and overcoming obstacles for success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;130674&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;165834&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;130695&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188578&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;130855&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162886&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text text_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;195826&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: white;\">Why Otis<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Inspiring Story<\/h4>\n<p>Otis Grant&#8217;s remarkable journey from setbacks to success serves as a powerful narrative that resonates with audiences seeking motivation and inspiration.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Diverse Expertise<\/h4>\n<p>With experience in sports, overcoming adversity, fitness, community engagement, and motivational speaking, Otis brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to his presentations.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Impactful Message<\/h4>\n<p>His engaging storytelling, combined with real-life experiences, delivers a message of resilience, determination, and the importance of giving back to communities.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: white;\">Versatile Speaking<\/h4>\n<p>Otis is the perfect choice for a variety of audiences including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schools, colleges and universities<\/li>\n<li>Sporting events, boxing seminars and athletic conferences<\/li>\n<li>Corporate events, workshops and leadership training,<\/li>\n<li>Community organizations and non-profit events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; 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