Presentations

Jade has many ways of moving various audiences...

TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

There are many types of presentations that are available depending on the audience.

Elementary Schools:

Jade has a well established presentation guideline aimed towards prevention in the early formative years. He strongly believes in prevention at the elementary level and has geared his presentation towards students in the 9-11 year old age bracket.

Middle/Junior High Schools:

The presentations at this level are a balance between prevention and intervention. Many students are becoming aware at this age to the impacts of drugs and some are already experimenting. The presentation at this level is therefore a balance between prevention and intervention, giving students a strong warning about making good choices.

High Schools:

The presentations at this level are high-impact and geared towards mostly intervention methods. Many students at this level need the tell-tale truths of the world of drugs before it's too late. Jade's up-front, honest approach to his story and the real effects that drugs had on him and his family are very effective with having students relating to his story, and is often the wake up call that many need to hear at this age.

Community Presentations:

To intervene with youth's substance abuse, drug addiction or fatality, Jade strongly believes the entire family must be educated. Public presentations are an effective way to bring entire communities together to initiate conversations and solutions to the issues that are happening within the community. The presentation that Jade communicates to the adult/parent body contains his story but also the tell-tale signs of drug use by their children. He effectively passes on his knowledge to bring parents up to speed on what is happening around them so they can be more engaged in their children's activities. As Jade says... "Don't turn a blind eye, I don't!"

PRESENTATION OUTLINE:

Length: 70 minutes

General guideline (depending on age group - some parts will be adapted):

• Introduction of Jade Bell through a 15 minute video

• Jade's 20 minute speech of his life story (the text is projected on a big screen as well as audio)

• Question & Answer period for 25 minutes, witnessing first hand the challenge that communicating is for Jade.

• 5-10 minute share time. Jade will select 2 people to come on stage and read one of his poems or songs.

• Then finally the personal touch, as Jade extends his warmth through offering hugs to everyone. Giving the opportunity for some personal contact with him.
  
  

FEES:

The fee to bring Jade to speak to your audience is basically travel expenses plus honorariums for Jade and his facilitator.

For exact costs, please contact us for an estimate based on the location and type of presentation needed.

We are continually seeking funding from sponsors to be able to organize tours in specific locations, so that we can offer presentations free-of-charge to schools. So if you are interested in Jade presenting, check to see first if we are presenting in your area.

* We welcome sponsorship, please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring presentations in your community. Help make a different to the youth in your area!