Their Impact

THEIR IMPACT is apparent by the response they have received . . .

Dear Sean,

We are writing you this letter to let you know how much we truly appreciated your visit to our school on March 2, 2011. Your story deeply affected us, and we accept your challenge to not drink underage and to be responsible when we do come of age. We admire you and your mother for using your disability to inspire others. We can only imagine how hard it must be for you and your family. We hope and pray that one day you will regain your abilities to walk and talk. We KNOW that this will soon happen, just keep faith!

Love, Grenada High School Annual Staff

Grenada, MS

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September 2010

“Sean and Jenny Carter’s recent drunk driving awareness campaign in the Enchanted Circle area of Northern New Mexico was a smashing success! The multi-media approach, along with their candor, humor and insight kept our four High School audiences captivated. You could hear a pin drop during the entire time they were on stage. In addition to impacting their audiences with the consequences of impaired driving, (which included texting and controlled substance abuse) Sean and Jenny provided education about the brain injured community in a way that will not easily be forgotten. We are already planning for them to return to our area!” Kay Brown, Enchanted Circle When Sean Speaks Campaign Coordinator

Dear Sean and Jenny,

On behalf of Young Men's Service League, I thank you so much for sharing your story with us at Prestonwood Christian Academy. Everyone in my grade hears about drunk driving accidents and tragedies all the time but they have never have to actually face the truth. They have never truly witnessed the possible consequences of risky choices. The incredible story you told changed that completely. Sean acted as a real-life example for everyone of what can happen. Along with this, his bravery greatly inspired me just as it did my classmates in YMSL. I think we have all learned that drinking is never worth the possible consequences. We have also learned from Sean that life is never over as long as you are breathing; you just have to keep persevering. I thank you so much for sharing your message with us and I know we will carry it on with us into college and our later years.

Sincerely,

Michael Smith

Young Men's Service League

North Dallas Chapter

From: Margaret Fraker

To: Jenny Carter
Subject: Thank You and Interesting Follow Up

Dear Jenny and Sean --

It was so nice to finally meet you both since we have been corresponding since last June! Your message, your presentation is even more powerful than I imagined. My son was moved and contemplative the rest of the evening; just as he should have been. Thank you for sharing such personal, emotional memories to teach others.

He will be at school today sharing his story. They will share Sean's story. This is the way the message gets out and minds are changed. God's timing is amazing.

I intend to follow Sean's progress on your website. I'm sure others will too. You have some new prayer warriors with you; myself included. I hope 2009 proves to be a good year for you both.

My Best Regards,
Margaret Fraker

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to recommend Sean and Jenny Carter to speak with young people about the life journey Sean has traveled through after a near fatal drinking and driving car crash. His message really hit home with the students at the Student Opportunity Center in Frisco.

Although the story is tragic, Sean shares how he has learned from this accident. His use of the computer and his sense of humor made the presentation enjoyable but meaningful. Our students were encouraged not just by his message about teenage drinking, but his outlook on life. Sean showed the students that even in the face of adversity good can emerge. It is one of those messages that made our students and staff laugh and cry!

Sincerely,

Beth Hemby

Counselor,

Student Opportunity Center, FISD

One day in March, a faculty member brought in an article published in the Metro section of the Dallas Morning News. The article featured a young man named Sean Carter who had suffered traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident which involved the use of alcohol. Sean is now speaking in schools to kids about his experience in an effort to keep them from making decisions resulting in tragic consequences.

We are always looking for a program which will make an impact on our kids and influence them to make positive choices,

so I contacted Sean through the MADD office in Dallas, and he and his Mom Jenny arrived at our campus on April 22nd.

Their presentation is straightforward, honest, and mesmerizing. They recount Sean’s story and simply tell the kids to think about him before they make life altering choices. I have never seen our students react so positively and connect so seriously with a speaker before this event. In short, Sean and Jenny Carter blew them away. The students wanted to stay after the presentation and talk with Sean and Jenny, and even approached them on campus to thank them for sharing with us. The positive feedback from the students and faculty was overwhelming and we feel that the experience was invaluable for our kids.

I would highly recommend this presentation to any school wishing to make a true impact on the lives of its students.

Ann Hoover, Counselor at Texas High School in Texarkana

To Whom It May Concern:
Ranchview High School in Irving, Texas, in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, was privileged to host Sean Carter and his mother Jenny Carter as guest speakers addressing our senior and junior classes this month. The goal of this event was to educate our students about the dangerous consequences of drinking and driving as part of our Safe and Drug-Free Schools initiative.

There were approximately 350 students who attended the program and during Sean and Jenny’s address, you could have heard a pin drop. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen these students this attentive to any speaker we’ve had in the past. Sean mesmerized the students with his easy smile and his unique wit when telling his story. Sean truly does not allow his disability to affect his message. His upbeat “can do” attitude enables the listener to see beyond his wheelchair and computer-aided devices. Sean teaches the students through his message that you can overcome any circumstance with the right attitude. We hope to have them return in the near future to address our younger audiences.

Please feel free to contact me if I can provide further information about the Carter’s presentation.

Sincerely,

Tamara L. Johnson, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Student & Family Counselor
C-FB I.S.D. Student Assistance Program
Ranchview High School, Irving, Texas
(972) 968-5030
johnsonta@cfbisd.edu

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to recommend Sean Carter to you. Sean spoke to our High School students on 12-15-2008. He presented two sessions for our students. I have been in the school business 25+ years and I have not had a presentation to students that was any more powerful then Sean's. This young man delivered a home run. Our students were mesmerized by his presentation. Sean did not pull any punches or sugarcoat his message to our students regarding the consequences of drinking and driving. You could have heard a pin drop during his presentation. The combination of video along with his personal talk via computer made the words come to life and left a lasting impression. Sean did an excellent job of not only communicating cause and effect but also of hope and perseverance. His message of not accepting excuses but to move forward and work hard to achieve your goals was inspiring. I have had many students come by the office or stop me in the hall and tell me how good a presentation it was and how they were impacted by it. I highly recommend that you invite Sean to speak to your group. You will not be disappointed.

If you have any questions regarding Sean's presentation, please contact me at (469) 952-5400 and I will be glad to talk to you.

Sincerely,
Bob Lovelady, Principal
Princeton High School, Princeton, Texas

My name is Andrew

Hello Jenny,

My name is Andrew. I was one of the seniors that you and Sean spoke to at the JCC for Hillcrest High.

You and Sean touched my heart. We have never had a speaker get through to us in the four years

that I have been in school the way that you and Sean did. I would like to thank you both from the bottom

of my heart for speaking with us. It really made a bing impression on us. To be honest, I was actually offered

a drink tonight, and I just couldn't take it. I remembered everything that you and Sean told us and I just couldn't

do it. I had to drive home and I thought of Sean. Tell him I said thank you for giving me the inspiration to not make the

wrong choice.

Thank you with every bone in my body,

Andrew

Date: 08 Aug 2010

To: <jennychope@aol.com>

Subject: A message from Ashley

You have received the following message through the Contact Us form on your Microsoft Office Live Small Business Web site:

From: Ashley G.

Message: sean and family, in the spring of '08 and '09 we had the first shattered dreams mock-trial held at west high school. i am one of the 4 students that put everything into motion. on our behalf of west independant school district i would like to thank sean for speaking and making such an impact on our classmates and students. We learned so much just from you speaking and we had an enjoyable time getting to know you(: i thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have inspired us! you will always be in our hearts and in our memories Ashley G. West ISD

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To whom it may concern:

Sean and Jenny Carter spoke with our 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders during Red Ribbon Week to help encourage living a healthy lifestyle. This presentation was completely appropriate and relevant for all three grade levels. Our students and teachers were truly touched and inspired by both Sean’s and Jenny’s message. Sean was able to relate well to the middle school way of thinking, and Jenny gave a thought provoking point-of-view of Sean’s experience from a parent’s perspective. I would highly encourage this presentation to any school or organization. The impact that this presentation made on our students and faculty was one that they will never forget.

Andrea Williams

School Counselor

Fowler Middle School

Frisco ISD

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