Why Marc Is My Hero
My Hero “There are two types of people in this world. Those who say that something needs to be done, and those who say they will do something” (qtd. in “Meet Our Founder”). Marc is a hero to many because of his ability to encourage youth to cherish what is most important to them, but Marc is my hero because he has inspired many individuals, has beaten an almost indomitable drug addiction, and he has founded the nonprofit organization called Happiest Person on the Planet in 2007. Marc has inspired others by talking about hardships that people often do not want to talk about. Marc started his career as a WCW and WWE fighter, and had never treated his mother with the love she deserved. She ended up passing away suddenly while Marc was on
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In 2007 Marc founded the nonprofit organization called Happiest Person on the Planet, he has been all over the world preaching the same message to young adults about self perseverance and the importance of family. Marc is America's most popular High School presenter, presenting to over half a million students yearly (“Americas #1 School Presenter”). Marc mentions that he wants students to have hope for a brighter tomorrow, that students need to learn to say no to drugs, and alcohol, and kids who are getting bullied; have suicidal thoughts or actions can get help (“Americas #1 School Presenter”)!
Marc is my hero because he has been to his lowest point and proved no matter where you come from weather it's a drug addiction, or being suicidal you can overcome anything. “Marc, I was in your presentation today at Hagerty High School. I was sitting in the back, by myself & I was going to go home, and take my own life, then I saw your program… I thought about my mom. How much she loves me. I thought about your story, and why God still has me here. I bawled my eyes out in the bathroom, and realized I’m here for a reason. YOU made me realize that, you saved my life.. You came on the perfect day, right when i’d had enough. Thank you.” (“Meet Our Founder”). Says a student at Hagerty High School in Oviedo, FL. This student testimonial shows just how powerful and heroic Marc
In 2007 Marc founded the nonprofit organization called Happiest Person on the Planet, he has been all over the world preaching the same message to young adults about self perseverance and the importance of family. Marc is America's most popular High School presenter, presenting to over half a million students yearly (“Americas #1 School Presenter”). Marc mentions that he wants students to have hope for a brighter tomorrow, that students need to learn to say no to drugs, and alcohol, and kids who are getting bullied; have suicidal thoughts or actions can get help (“Americas #1 School Presenter”)!
Marc is my hero because he has been to his lowest point and proved no matter where you come from weather it's a drug addiction, or being suicidal you can overcome anything. “Marc, I was in your presentation today at Hagerty High School. I was sitting in the back, by myself & I was going to go home, and take my own life, then I saw your program… I thought about my mom. How much she loves me. I thought about your story, and why God still has me here. I bawled my eyes out in the bathroom, and realized I’m here for a reason. YOU made me realize that, you saved my life.. You came on the perfect day, right when i’d had enough. Thank you.” (“Meet Our Founder”). Says a student at Hagerty High School in Oviedo, FL. This student testimonial shows just how powerful and heroic Marc