The Home Run Against Drugs Program is Now Available in Ohio. This is a school assembly and community event program for children ages 4-10.

Come join us on October 24, 2003 and see how you can have these wonderful and exciting programs in your school and/or community. This is a great time for businesses and corporate representatives to see how they can utilize their advertising and promotional dollars while giving back to the community.

On October 24, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m. at 2490 Lee Road, Suite 327, Cleveland Hts., OH we are inviting all educators, community leaders, P.T.A./P.T.O. representatives, political leaders, corporate representatives and business owners to join us for refreshments and a presentation of The Home Run Against Drugs Program (HRAD), tips and programs on promoting literacy and effective fundraising opportunities.

Our special guest will be Ms. Burma Dean Stewart, Motivational Speaker and Author of Spirit" Mind" Body". Burma has been featured in the book Live Your Dreams" written by the well renown author and motivational speaker, Les Brown. She has received awards from General Motors, Minority Business Reports and Minority Business Entrepreneur. Her partial client list consists of: Benjamin Rose Community Services, Center For Families and Children, Cleveland Health Museum, Cleveland Public Schools, Cleveland Teachers Union, Hough Norwood Health Center, LTV Steel Career Day, Youth Entertainment Productions and more.

Home Run Against Drugs has a unique assembly and/or community program for children (ages 4-10) that emphasize self-esteem, goal setting, nutrition, exercise, and the value of being alcohol, tobacco and drug free. Homer" is the mascot for the Home Run Against Drugs Program. Homer has made appearances at major events such as: Major League Baseballs Big League Challenge", the College World Series, All Star Pepsi, The Inner City Games and more. Homer has even been on ESPN.

As part of the assembly program, each child receives a gift, "Homer & Me", the worlds first personalized childrens book designed to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The story features Homer taking the child on a storybook tour of a big league baseball game. Along the way they ride on the Home Run Express", a special bus that teaches the child about staying drug free and healthy along with helpful tips. Each book is personalized making the child the star" of the story. The personalization of this book also empowers the child with the desire to read.

We work with Parent/Teacher groups, civic organizations and companies who want to present the Home Run Against Drugs program to children and place the book, Homer & Me", in their hands. This program is available at no cost and is supported by grants, corporate sponsors, individual contributions and P.T.A./P.T.O.s.

Home Run Against Drugs, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Thomas Kaczmarczyk and support by Ron Pelletier (Board Member and former coach of University of Alabama). The Home Run Against Drugs program is available throughout the U.S. As our National Spokesperson, Ozzie Smith, along with other Major League Players, such as: Lance Johnson, David Francia, Blake Stein and more are encouraging all communities to get involved in this unique drug prevention program for children (ages 4-10).