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Drive to Save Lives organization brings awareness to Watford City High School

April 15, 2025 Aidan PeltonGuest Columnist On Friday, March 28, Watford City High School welcomed Steve Emt, a speaker with the Drive to Save Lives organization, a group of speakers nationwide, sharing positive messages in schools and communities. Steve spoke with our high school students just one day before prom. He shared how his life […]

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National speaker Cara Filler presentation at Fargo High School in April 2025.

National speaker Cara Filler urges Fargo high schoolers to make safe choices as graduation nears

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Motivational speaker Cara Filler told Fargo high schoolers how one reckless decision cost her twin sister her life. By Michael McGurran April 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM FARGO — A national speaker is delivering a powerful message to Fargo students as they approach the end of the school year: one bad decision can change everything. Motivational

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Jacy Good to be Awarded Honorary Degree

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A nationally awarded advocate and public speaker for cell-free roads, Jacy Good ’08 will receive an honorary degree during the Muhlenberg 2025 commencement ceremony. By: Carey Manzolillo Thursday, April 17, 2025 09:00 AM Jacy Good ’08 will receive an honorary degree during the Muhlenberg College 2025 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at the PPL Center

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Steve Emt throws a stone during curling practice with other members of Team USA at the Kettle Moraine Curling Club. The Army Veteran is a two-time Paralympian as well as a motivational speaker.

Steve Emt: ‘The sport changed my life’: Paralyzed Veteran becomes Paralympic curling champion

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By David Walter, Public Affairs SpecialistDecember 3, 2024 Two things have had a profound effect on Steve Emt: A car crash that left him paralyzed, and a sport that has become his passion — curling. And without the first one, it’s doubtful he would have discovered the second. Emt, 54, an Army Veteran and a

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Cara Filler speaking to students at New Madrid County Central High School on Friday, Nov. 8, as part of a presentation on safe driving sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation

Cara Filler speaks to students at New Madrid County Central High School

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Safe driving presentation Tuesday, November 12, 2024Jill Bock, Standard Democrat Cara Filler speaks to students at New Madrid County Central High School on Friday, Nov. 8, as part of a presentation on safe driving sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Filler talked about the dangers of risky driving including the impact it had on her

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Matt Bellace speaks at elementary school in New Jersey about drug prevention

Belmar Elementary Hosts Inspiring Drug Prevention Assembly with Matt Bellace

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November 6, 2024: Belmar Elementary School (BES) recently hosted a powerful and engaging assembly on October 30, 2024, aimed at promoting drug prevention and mental health wellness. Sponsored by the Tigger Stavola Foundation (TSF), the event featured Dr. Matt Bellace, a clinical neuropsychologist and acclaimed speaker known for his advocacy of “natural highs” as a healthier alternative to substance

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Former UConn Basketball Player Shares Experiences of Perseverance in New Book

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Steve Emt has quite the life story and he used some of his down time during the pandemic to share his experiences with the world in an effort to inspire others. “People always tell me ‘you need to write a book, you need to write a book.’ Well I’ve got time on my hands so

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Couple discuss aftermath of destructive decisions

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Chris Sullivan and Kathi Meyer were seeking solace when they met at church in 2009. Chris, a former NFL player, was recovering from drug and alcohol abuse that included an $800-a-day heroin habit. Kathi was grieving the death of her 17-year-old daughter, who had drowned after binge drinking just a couple of months before. They

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U of G Grad Inspires Young People to Rise Above Circumstances and Excel

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Jeff A.D. Martin has brushed up against the harder, darker edges of society, both as a kid growing up in a tough neighbourhood in Etobicoke, Ont., and as a York Regional Police officer. He is dedicated to helping young people understand that no matter how difficult their circumstances may seem, they can rise above them

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UofGH Justice Studies alumnus is a police officer, motivational speaker and role model

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Although almost a decade has passed, University of Guelph-Humber Justice Studies alumnus Jeff A.D. Martin still remembers his first public speaking engagement vividly. A police officer with York Regional Police, Martin was preparing to address a room full of Toronto high-school students. He prepared thoroughly, knew exactly what he wanted to say, and took the stage feeling

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