Save A Life 2013

Save A Life is a program designed to inform and empower youth and adults to be community allies and first responders to support teens and families in crisis. Since 2005, there have been over 25 deaths in the Yorktown Cortlandt Manor communities alone, deaths that have been attributed to drugs and alcohol abuse, depression, as well as physical abuse, bullying and violence. It's time to break the cycle of death, sorrow and regret.
By devoting just two hours of your time* -- a single afternoon out of… Show more your life -- you can take the first steps towards saving one.
Featured Speakers:
Javier Sanchez, Youth to Youth International
Javier Sanchez is a product of effective, cutting edge, youth leadership programming and now wants every young person he comes in contact with to have the same opportunity to experience life to the fullest that he has had.
Since 1992, Javier has been an advocate for youth and has been encouraging teens to realize that once they catch a vision and a sense of purpose for their life, there are No Limits to their potential. He believes that positive change comes when people get beyond wanting, wishing, or hoping it happens, but actually take the steps to make it happen.
As a professional spokesperson, Javier incorporates his expertise in the area of effective youth empowerment with his love for Hip Hop music and comedy. He writes, produces, and performs his material at schools, youth conferences, churches, and community events across the United States and around the globe.
Mike Nerney, Substance Abuse Expert
Michael Nerney is a consultant in Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, with over 33 years’ experience in the field. As the former Director of the Training Institute of Narcotic and Drug Research, Inc. (Ndri), his responsibilities included the management of a statewide training system which delivered over 450 training programs to substance abuse treatment and prevention professionals annually.
Mr. Nerney’s understanding of adolescent issues comes from 12 years’ experience as a teacher and coach and 4 years’ experience in the chemical dependency field as a substance abuse counselor and Director of the Drug Abuse Prevention Council. He has been a consultant for two major television networks and has appeared on “20/20”.
Mr. Nerney is an internationally known lecturer, and has served as consultant to a number of federal and state agencies.
*Students attending Save A Life will be eligible to receive 2 hours of community service credit and will receive a signed certificate.**

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