"Why Not Me?" - Keynote Speaker Tony Mandarich

In his intimately personal presentation, Tony will share his story in a very raw & rigorously honest format. The event will begin with a five-minute DVD introducing Tony and showing highlights & lowlights of his football career and his dream to play in the NFL. From growing up in Canada, to his senior year of high school football in Ohio, attending Michigan State University, and the harsh realities of playing in the NFL. He will take the audience on his personal journey from addiction to sobriety. Additionally, he will relate his story to the audience by addressing themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug abuse, opiates, peer pressure, and steroids.