Brewers Distributing hosts ‘smart choices’ presentations

Press release:

Drunk-Driving Crash Survivor is Living Proof of the Power of Good, Bad Decisions

Compelling Speaker Encourages Local High School Students to Make Smart Choices

WHAT: A presentation for students about making smart choices, respecting parents and rising above disabilities.
WHEN/WHERE:

• 9:30 AM December 8, 2009, Richwoods High School. 6301 North University Street. Peoria, IL 61614
• 1:35 PM, December 8, 2009. Peoria Notre Dame High School. 5105 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614
• 9:00 AM, December 9, 2009, Washington Community High School , (*Presentation will be at Five Points in the Auditorium at – 560 N. Wilmore Road), 115 Bondurant Street. Washington, IL 61571
• 2:30 PM, December 9, 2009, Illinois Central College (*Presentation will be at the Lecture/Recital Hall on the 1st floor), 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635
• 9:00 AM, December 10, 2009, Mossville Elementary School and Chillicothe Elementary School (*Presentation will be at Mossville Elementary School), PO Box 178, Mossville, IL 61552

WHO: Brewers Distributing Company will introduce presenter Sarah Panzau.

As a two-time member of the National Junior College Athletic Association women’s volleyball All-America team, Sarah Panzau knew what it was like to be on top of her game – and on top of the world. But, somewhere between life as a competitively driven high-school athlete and the early years of college, Panzau began heading down a destructive path. She was trapped in a pattern of making poor choices that would one day catch up with her.

That day was Aug. 23, 2003, when Panzau’s car – and her life – spun out of control. With a blood-alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit, the 21-year-old decided to drive home drunk, missed a highway exit and rolled her car four times.

Panzau delivers a presentation that poignantly describes the physical and emotional pain of a life that is forever changed because of the poor decisions she made.

WHY: Communities across the country are working hard to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving. Students will be encouraged by Panzau to make smart, responsible choices.

NOTE: Panzau will be available for interviews after her program. This presentation is sponsored by Brewers Distributing Company, the local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, in Peoria, IL. Media are welcome to attend the presentation.