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Polk county High school auditorium

APril 28 2023

1681 NC-108, Columbus, NC 28722

Join us for an exciting evening as we welcome nationally acclaimed TEDx speaker Tony Hoffman to Polk County to share his inspirational true story "From Prison to the Olympics," about overcoming and recovery from substance misuse.

*Hosted by Polk County Health and Human Services Agency in partnership with Polk County Schools.

"From Prison to the olympics"

After paroling from prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with his addiction behind him. Tony is a Former BMX Elite Pro and placed 2nd at the 2016 World Championships in Medellin Colombia in the Masters Pro class. Tony coached Women’s Elite Pro, Brooke Crain, to a 4th place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil.

Tony has presented on the prestigious TEDx stage and his viral Goalcast video ‘From Prison to the Olympics’ has been viewed more than 12 million times. He is a founder of pH Wellness, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility located in Southern California which uses his ‘F.I.T For Life’ sobriety model utilizing fitness and a world class career placement center to increase long term recovery outcomes.

Tony is an author & one of the most requested mental health & substance use speakers in the country, traveling over 200 days a year to share his inspiring story with various audiences. Tony’s life motto is, “The story we create about the experience is more important than the experience itself”

Exhibits

Learn about local resources

for wellness and recovery!

Local and regional organizations will be present at the event with information about local mental health, recovery and support resources available.

Transitions to Adulthood Fair

Polk County Schools Exceptional Children's Department will partner with local organizations and educators to connect with teens and their families as they transition into adulthood.

FREE for attendees!

Overdose response training

& take-home naloxone (Narcan) kits!

Training sessions and take-home naloxone provided through partnerships with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Raffle prizes and more!

A variety of exciting prizes will be given away, including a 50" FireTv, a Yeti Cooler, and more! Winners will be announced after the main event. You must be present to win, see you there!