Marc Mero, a former WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion, will share a message of hope and inspiration with Newtown school district and community members at Newtown High School on September 9, at 7 pm.

The event will be held in the school’s auditorium, 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, and it is open to the public.

Mr Mero is also the founder of Champion of Choices — which has a mission to empower students to make healthy and positive choices that will lead to lifelong success, initiating personal and social change to make a difference in themselves and their communities.

Mr Mero travels the country to present his message at schools, churches, and corporate events. Mr Mero is also the author of a book, How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet.

Mr Mero’s presentation focuses on how making “choices” can impact a person’s life and how dreaming big and helping others are “keys to happiness and success.”

The event is a joint offering by the Newtown Parent Connection, Newtown Prevention Council, and the NHS PTSA.

All Newtown High School students will experience the presentation during the school day on September 9, and the sponsors are encouraging all parents of high school students to attend the evening session.

Middle school children, their parents and community members are also encouraged to attend the evening session.

The Newtown Parent Connection is a grassroots organization established by concerned parents and other informed citizens to address the problem of substance use and abuse among young people. More information about the Newtown Parent Connection is available at newtownparentconnection.org.

The Newtown Prevention Council is a coalition of diverse community members committed to creating a culture in Newtown that positively engages the community to empower and support youth and families to make healthy thoughtful decisions and to support healthy, substance free living. For more information visit newtownprevention.org.

More information about Champion of Choices is available at thinkpoz.org.