Early Life
Theodore Kalogris was born March 17, 1916. The man with a vision to serve mankind began a humble but fulfilling childhood as the son of first-generation Greek immigrants. As a boy, Theodore’s father told him to live by Horace Mann’s famous quote: “Be ashamed to die until you have scored some victory for humanity.” Theodore lived by this credo his entire life, dedicating his work to improving human health through nutrition.
Theodore Kalogris was born March 17, 1916. The man with a vision to serve mankind began a humble but fulfilling childhood as the son of first-generation Greek immigrants. As a boy, Theodore’s father told him to live by Horace Mann’s famous quote: “Be ashamed to die until you have scored some victory for humanity.” Theodore lived by this credo his entire life, dedicating his work to improving human health through nutrition.
He grew up in New York City — where one of his favorite pastimes was playing stickball with friends on his street — until his teenage years. His parents sent him to Greece for a pre-college education at the Monastery of St. Stephen. The monastery taught him the value of humility that would drive his later work. Although his father’s dream for him was that he become a theologian, his love of science led him to pursue studies in microbiology. He earned his Bachelor of Science, masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Athens in 1939. After college, he returned to the U.S. and became reacquainted with his parents whom he hadn’t seen since his teens.
World War II
In May of 1943, as U.S. forces were ramping up efforts in World War II, Theodore entered the Army. He soon picked up the nickname “Dr. Ted,” which stayed with him for the rest of his life. He was wounded with shrapnel while parachuting over Europe. His injuries led to the removal of two discs from his lower back and put him in a wheelchair for some time. (Over the years, he built up his strength until he was able to walk with the assistance of canes.) Dr. Ted earned the Purple Heart and was discharged in 1945.
In May of 1943, as U.S. forces were ramping up efforts in World War II, Theodore entered the Army. He soon picked up the nickname “Dr. Ted,” which stayed with him for the rest of his life. He was wounded with shrapnel while parachuting over Europe. His injuries led to the removal of two discs from his lower back and put him in a wheelchair for some time. (Over the years, he built up his strength until he was able to walk with the assistance of canes.) Dr. Ted earned the Purple Heart and was discharged in 1945.
Work in South America
Fascinated by the role of nutrition in large animals and the effect of their nutrition on human consumption, he studied the effects of nutrition on dairy herds in South America. By applying proper nutrition to balance the body chemistry of the herds, he was able to help reduce the occurrence of bovine mastitis, an infection that plagued the dairy cows in the region.
Fascinated by the role of nutrition in large animals and the effect of their nutrition on human consumption, he studied the effects of nutrition on dairy herds in South America. By applying proper nutrition to balance the body chemistry of the herds, he was able to help reduce the occurrence of bovine mastitis, an infection that plagued the dairy cows in the region.
Realizing that the key to animal health lay in proper nutrition, Dr. Ted applied those same principles to human health. For an entire decade, Dr. Ted researched various formulations of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other ingredients to create a supplement that provided optimal nutrition for humans. He began to supplement his own diet with the formulations he had created. When he experienced significant health improvements through better nutrition, he knew he had the key to help others too.
Relìv’s Beginnings
In 1982, Robert and Sandy Montgomery met Dr. Ted at a nutritional supplement conference. After taking Dr. Ted’s formula for about six years, the Montgomerys felt healthier than ever and wanted to share what they had found with the rest of the world. In 1988, the Montgomerys launched Relìv, a direct selling company with the stated mission to “Nourish Our World.” Dr. Ted’s formula would serve as the foundation of Relìv Classic®, the company’s first product, for which he would be granted a U.S. patent that same year.
In 1982, Robert and Sandy Montgomery met Dr. Ted at a nutritional supplement conference. After taking Dr. Ted’s formula for about six years, the Montgomerys felt healthier than ever and wanted to share what they had found with the rest of the world. In 1988, the Montgomerys launched Relìv, a direct selling company with the stated mission to “Nourish Our World.” Dr. Ted’s formula would serve as the foundation of Relìv Classic®, the company’s first product, for which he would be granted a U.S. patent that same year.
His Legacy
Through Relìv, Dr. Ted’s pioneering work was able to help countless individuals experience better health. His vision of better nutrition for better health seemed to be coming into focus. However, Dr. Ted knew there was more that could be done to “score some victory for humanity.” In 1995, the Relìv Kalogris Foundation was established in his honor.
Through Relìv, Dr. Ted’s pioneering work was able to help countless individuals experience better health. His vision of better nutrition for better health seemed to be coming into focus. However, Dr. Ted knew there was more that could be done to “score some victory for humanity.” In 1995, the Relìv Kalogris Foundation was established in his honor.
Since its inception, the RKF has provided desperately needed nutrition to malnourished men, women and especially children around the world. In 1996, Pope John Paul II invited Dr. Ted and the 
Montgomerys to an honorary audience to recognize the efforts of the Relìv Kalogris Foundation to nourish needy people worldwide. Today, the RKF provides nutritional support to over 40,000 people every day through hundreds of feeding programs around the globe.
Montgomerys to an honorary audience to recognize the efforts of the Relìv Kalogris Foundation to nourish needy people worldwide. Today, the RKF provides nutritional support to over 40,000 people every day through hundreds of feeding programs around the globe.On February 8, 2003, Dr. Theodore Kalogris died peacefully at his home in Florida at the age of 86. His legacy of nourishing our world lives on today through the countless people who now enjoy better health and better lives through Relìv.
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The Reliv Story
(From the Reliv Website)
Founded on the Future
Like many Distributors that followed in their footsteps, Reliv Co-Founders Robert L. and Sandy Montgomery were not looking to start a business when Reliv came into their lives. Bob had already retired at the age of 38 after selling his life insurance company. Their plan was to raise Arabian horses on their new farm while they raised their children together.
The Montgomerys’ interest in nutritional products began when they experienced the passing of two of their parents within a short period of each other. Bob and Sandy decided they were going to do all they could to maintain their good health, which meant optimizing their nutritional intake. At a nutrition industry event, they met Dr. Theodore Kalogris.A Classic Company Is Born
“Through a trial-and-error process over many years, Dr. Ted had developed a formula — which would later form the foundation of Reliv Classic® — that was helping him and many people he knew experience remarkable health results,” Sandy explains. “When he described the formula to us and the science behind it, we decided to give it a try.”
The Montgomerys began experiencing health results of their own. But it wasn’t until Bob was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor that they really understood how special Dr. Ted’s formula was. “After I had the tumor removed, I was able to recover in a fraction of the time I was told to expect,” Bob says. “The doctors were amazed at how my body bounced back so quickly.”
“At that point we knew we simply had to share our discovery with the world,” Sandy adds. “So we gathered some of our closest friends, sat down at our kitchen table with yellow notepads and began to design the company that would become Reliv.”
Today’s Ground Floor Opportunity
Now over two decades since its founding, Reliv is a global company with more than 60,000 Distributors worldwide. And according to Bob and Sandy, that’s just the beginning. “Reliv is as much of a ground floor opportunity now as it was when we started the company,” Bob says. “Most people have yet to hear about Reliv, and everyone can benefit from our products and business opportunity. As much as we’ve grown over the years, we’re going to grow even more in the years ahead.”
