Our last assembly for the Spring 2012 Semester was on May 10, 2012 in South River, NJ. Overall Sports World Pros have had the opportunity to speak to 94,465 students this semester. That is 94,465 students that have heard the message of hope and have realized the value in each decision they make. We are now preparing and scheduling assemblies for the Fall 2012 Semester. If you would like to have a Pro Speaker come to your school and talk to your students about making positive choices email us at info@sportsworld.org or call 800.832.5646.

Our Spring Semester 2012 is coming to a close. Our Pros have had such a great semester speaking to students. They have had the opportunity to share with students about their life experiences and share the message of Hope. We have just one week left this semester and Sports World Pros have already spoken to more than 83,993 students.

We are now in the process of scheduling Outreaches for the Fall 2012 Semester. If you would like to find out how you can schedule a Pro to come to your school email us at info@sportsworld.org or call 1.800.832.6546.

During a Fall Outreach Pro Speaker Don McNeal had the opportunity to share his life story with students. Through the experiences that Don McNeal went through he was able to share with students the importance of making positive choices and never giving up on their dreams and goals. One 6^th grader wrote after the assembly, “Mr. McNeal I think your talk was very inspirational.” An 11^th grader wrote, “Very influential speech. I wish we had more speakers like you.” A 7^th grader wrote, “Usually I talk at these things but this one made me want to listen. I enjoyed it.” Another student wrote, “Never give up. My life philosophy is to be the best and more. Never back down. Your words inspired me to keep my dreams.” Students need encouragement to pursue their dreams and reach their goals. Don McNeal was able to encourage students to chase after their dreams and to make positive choices for their lives. If you would like to have a Pro come to your school contact us at 1-800-832-6546 or email us at info@sportsworld.org.

When a Sports World Pro speaks to an assembly of students he or she touches on the importance of staying drug and alcohol free. In today’s world it is not uncommon for students to go to parties that are centered on drinking and drug use. Sometimes students feel that giving into peer pressure is easier than going against the crowd. We have received many comments from students thanking the Pros for sharing with them the importance of not drinking or using drugs and the consequences of abusing these substances. One student wrote, “It was a very good speech and it makes me not want to drink or smoke or do drugs. Thank you for coming to talk to us.” Another student wrote, “This speech helped me better understand what drugs can do to me, and helped me understand why not to do them.” It is our hope that every student will understand the side effects and consequences of drinking and using drugs and will make positive choices even if everyone around them is doing it.

Victory Parties were established by Sports World to assist with building awareness of the organization, raise funds, and provide an opportunity for others to get involved with Sports World through volunteer opportunities and other programs as well.

There are many purposes behind each Victory Party. First of all we want to show our gratitude to those who have helped make each outreach a success through volunteering their time and through financial contributions. Victory Parties are also a way for Sports World to show how lives have been impacted and transformed through the Sports World Program, as well as give communities the opportunity to get involved with each outreach.

The benefits of having a victory party is it will allow Sports World to gain additional resources, such as donations and volunteers. It will well help to build unity in communities as well as build awareness about what students are facing today.

To find out if there is a Victory Party happening in your area please email us at info@sportsworld.org