Bring the “Stand Up and Choose! Tour” to your school!
Before launching MaryMotivates, LLC, Mary Dreliszak had blazed a trail through four states to deliver assemblies to more than 150,000 high school students for a non-profit. Now, she’s bringing her own motivational presentation into middle and high schools.
With messages that are anti-drug, anti-bull
ying, and life-affirming, this high energy, interactive and multi-media presentation inspires middle and high school students to make positive choices – and to respect themselves and others. The assembly, developed with input from schools, social service agencies and law enforcement, features two videos co-produced by Mary and Paul Ruggieri, a 30-time Emmy award winning video-photojournalist.
Serving as the host, Mary engages students and gives an empowering message on bullying. Joining her are Lauren Gross, a behavioral health professional, speaking on coping and confidence; Daynelle Sanner, chair of the Love Life Foundation in memory of Jarrett Hutton, sharing inspirational art and messages of hope; recent high school grads 
and video actors, Justice Greer and Sarah Schimansky, telling how they gained a healthier perspective of themselves and changed their response to bullying; Mary Sampey, courageously sharing the story of her sister’s heroin overdose death and encouraging students to seek counseling support for emotional issues; and 23 year-old, Ethan Keedy, delivering his powerful and personal story of rising above his father’s suicide to make positive choices in his life.
Mary’s high energy, interactive approach – along with her co-presenters – create an unforgettable experience. Are you ready to create a culture of respect at your school and impact the lives of students? Contact us to book Stand Up and Choose! Tour today!
