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Racing for Recovery
Racing
for Recovery
One of the most inspirational talks in America
today!
An
incredible story of hitting rock bottom, and rising
back to life through running, swimming and cycling.
Todd
Crandell's drug
use and drinking destroyed his life. In his twenties
he had gone from being a hockey player on his
way to a professional career to a homeless, starving
and drug-addicted ghost of himself. After several
brutal and harrowing encounters with rock-bottom,
he decided to quit cold turkey; then he took up
triathlons, and found that athletic effort helped
him overcome his addictions. Since becoming sober
on April 15, 1993, Todd has founded an organization
(Racing for Recovery) that targets adolescents
fighting drugs and alcohol. He now competes regularly
in Ironman Triathlons (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile
bike ride, 26.2 mile marathon run), works as a
professional speaker and drug counselor, helping
others to use sports and other positive endeavors
to prevent or escape addiction. A mesmerizing,
inspirational story of self-destruction and resurrection.
THINGS
PEOPLE SAY...
- Todd Crandell's book is an inspiring, emotionally
charged journey from the darkest of dark places
to the light at the end of that tunnel.
-
Todd is not an expert because of his credentials,
title, or schooling - rather, he is an expert
because he has battled addiction first-hand and
is still alive to tell the tale.
-
The film was great and will have an impact on
all who see it.
-
I laughed and cried which is always a sign of
a good production.
A
journey of a thousand miles begins with a SINGLE
STEP. No one knows better than someone battling
addiction.
OUR
MISSION
The mission of Racing for Recovery is to prevent
all forms of substance abuse and to provide positive
alternatives for those currently battling addiction
by encouraging a lifestyle of fitness and health
through 5k run/walk events across the nation.
Racing for Recovery is a federally approved 501(c)3
non-profit organization.
PROFESSIONALLY
SPEAKING
Racing for Recovery has been featured on the
nationally syndicated Mitch Albom Radio Show,
Larry Elder Show, Iyanla Talk Show, Rudy Rutiger's
International Talk Show, ESPN's Cold Pizza, FOX,
ABC, CBS, and NBC News, Maximum Fitness, Runner's
World and Triathlete Magazines, and a host of
radio, newspaper and magazine interviews across
the United States and throughout the world.
SUPPORT
GROUP MEETINGS
The Racing for Recovery support group meeting
is a cutting edge alternative to what is currently
offered. By combining addicts, families, friends
and the public at large, we have created an environment
that is beneficial to everyone who has been affected
by alcohol and drug addiction.
EVENTS
Racing for Recovery also offers the annual 5k,
10k run/walk and Half Ironman and Sprint Triathlon.
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
Since the inaugural race on October 26, 2002,
Racing for Recovery has recognized those individuals
that have made a positive change in their lives
and are no longer involved in the destructive
usage of drugs and alcohol.
MERCHANDISE
Racing for Recovery has all of your apparel
to support sobriety. Please visit the store at
www.racingforrecovery.com.
MORE
INFORMATION
For details regarding any of the programs, events
or to schedule a speaking engagement contact Racing4Recovery@aol.com,
visit our website at www.racingforrecovery.com
or call 1-866-SOBER-01 (toll free), 419-824-8462
(local), or fax us at 419-824-8473 (fax).
