Video production of inspirational suicide survivor

Motivational and inspirational speaker Michael Roberts, a survivor of attempted suicide, is coming to Arcadia July 20 to record a presentation for an infomercial and DVD from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Ring of Fire Martial Arts Academy at 310 1st Avenue. Arcadia.

In addition to an audience for his free presentation and Open House called “Michael Roberts: The Dark Path, Chosen,” Roberts is looking for companies to sponsor the program, with 100% of sponsor proceeds going to help prevent teen suicide and the teen alcohol and drug abuse that can lead to suicide. The company says these are the frightening statistics:

1. 1 in 6 consider It

2. 1 in 12 attempt It

3. Suicide has risen 6.3% – 7.8% over the the last 3 yrs

Sponsor opportunities for local businesses below the following flier…

Michael Roberts will share his story of how the divorce of parents, alcohol and drug abuse led him to jumping off a 250 foot cliff, which he survived (details of story below). Roberts has shared his message on radio and the Internet and at schools, businesses, churches, seminars and fundraisers throughout the nation.

For $99, sponsors will be provided exposure with a display table at the July 20 Open House & Fundraiser as well as on thousands of event fliers sent throughout the community and with each pizza delivery of local pizza restaurants. Sponsors may keep any money they generate on their own.

For more information, contact Roberts at 310-890-3348.

Growing up with divorced, alcoholic and abusive parents, Roberts turned to drugs and alcohol at an early age. Alcohol and drugs became his way of life. On Dec 5th, 1985 at the age of 17, he felt as if the only way out was to end his life, so he jumped from a 250-foot cliff and broke many bones. He was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he slipped into a coma and eventually had to learn to walk, talk and write again over the next two years.

— By Scott Hettrick