FAQs

Have a question about the Drive to Save Lives Network, our speakers or the booking process? You’ll find answers to the most frequently-asked questions below! If you have a question that is not answered here, please click here to contact us.

Our speakers have participated in a wide range of events, from school assemblies and community nights to leadership workshops, conferences, commencement ceremonies, Red Ribbon Week events, Safe Prom activities, summer programs, state conferences and more!

All our speakers can cater their presentations to middle-school-aged students and above, including college, parent and community audiences. We are comfortable in audiences large and small, from intimate workshops to crowds in the tens of thousands — nothing scares us!

Speaking fees vary from speaker to speaker, and we can work with you to select a speaker who fits your budget and needs. Many of the schools we have worked with in the past have had good luck fundraising and getting the sponsorship of local businesses and organizations to help with the cost.

Yes, travel expenses are covered by the hosting school or organization. Our speakers live and work all over North America (and Australia) so travel costs vary between them. During the booking process, we can give you an estimation of expected travel expenses so you can plan.

We have spoken at thousands of schools and hundreds of conferences around the globe. Some of the organizations we have worked with in the past include SADD, NSSP, FCCLA, ASB, Student Council, Greek Life, National Honor Society, 4H, DECA, FBLA and Key Club — just to name a few!

Of course! You get to choose which speaker/topic you would like to host. Book one speaker, or book them all! We believe every message The Drive to Save Lives has to offer is potentially life-saving.

Depending on speaker availability, we can make this happen! We love large events and and offering audiences a variety of messages and perspectives whenever we can. We can help you choose the right speaker(s) for your event.

Yes, we do this quite often! Schools can often split costs and travel expenses by booking several presentations in the same city on the same day or multiple days in a row. If you are interested in this option, just ask!

All of our speakers are professionals and have been speaking for years. The average speaker has been speaking professionally for at least ten years. Some of speakers have decades of experiences. They are charismatic, entertaining, honest and experts on their topics. Each one of our speakers knows what it takes to captivate an audience of young people and leave them remembering a powerful message.

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