Thank you for
visiting my website. Here are excerpts from just a few of the
thousands of letters I’ve received over the years from kids,
teachers, and parents who have seen the SCAR program. They always
remind me to thank God for granting me the privilege of touching so
many lives with my own story of addiction and recovery.
Bob Lapete, Founder of SCAR
I have included two of
my poems - I write one for each school I visit. Besides the excerpts
below, there are also two student letters included as well. I invite
you to read them by clicking on the links at the bottom of this page. They will open in
new windows on your screen. Thank you again and God bless.
The Message I interpreted was that when you drink you are
hurting yourself, but when you drink and drive you could be
hurting others. That if you want to drink you can, but,
think before you drive while drinking.
10 Grader Age 16
"
A group of eager sophomores, overtaken by cold and bore, listened
all
day to elders recite the effects of drugs to us. I really wasn't
paying much attention until you were introduced to us. It was
different. It was a man whose voice had been affected by the
combination of drinking and driving. As we sat and listened, a few
of us were getting watery eyes because your story effected us all.
Now when we're faced with the decision of taking a drink or doing
drugs when they are offered to us, we will be reminded of
what can happen and how alcohol can permanently change our lives
like it did yours. Thank you for coming. You definitely
made a difference! "
10th grader
He
was trying to make a point about drinking & driving without saying
"Don't do it". He was saying this is my story and what happened, its
up to you to make a different choice than me. It really had
an impact that the classroom techniques can't have. I think
his talk reached us in a different way.
11th Grader Age 16
"
I am happy that you came to our school to talk to us. Now, because
I know the price I might have to pay for getting drunk, I
won't be as tempted by alcohol. I am really sorry about what
happened to you and your friends, that you had to go through such an
awful time. What you told us really moved me. Thank you for telling
us about a big mistake we might make, and sharing your mistake and
experiences with us today. I'll always remember your talk to us and
look back on it if people offer me a drink. That I can promise you!"
8th grader |
