Parent Events

Parent Events are simply Operation: PARENT sponsored events that promote healthy teen/parent relationships. The objective is to provide some well-supervised, drug and alcohol free events that give teens alternatives to going to unsurpervised parties or hanging out at the mall. We believe our teens desperately want and need more time with adults, so we're looking for creative ways to make the connection.

Current Events

Driving the Message Home: A Fundraiser with Sarah Panzau

Operation: PARENT will kick off 2011 with a fundraiser designed for the entire family! We're determined to "drive the message home" about peer pressure, underage drinking, drunk driving, and the critical need for your support of Operation: PARENT's ongoing mission to eduate, equip, encourage and engage parents of teens and preteens. On Thursday, January 27th, we'll welcome you to the North Oldham Theater for an exciting and educational evening. The night's festivities will include a silent auction, drunk driving simulator rides, an engaging speech from Sarah Panzau and refreshments.

6:00pm Doors open
6-7:00 Silent auction and drunk driving simulator rides
7:00 Sarah Panzau speaks
8:00 Silent auction winners announced and simulator rides

Location: North Oldham Theater

Event tickets are $25 per person until January 1st. After January 1st, tickets will be $35 per person. Children 10 and up are encouraged to come with their parents. Ms. Panzau's presentation contains graphic photos and descriptions which may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Purchase tickets here!

About 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. But on August 23, 2003, Sarah just about lost it all when her car spun out of control. With a blood-alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit, the 21-year-old decided to drive home drunk. She was ejected through the rear window of her car, her left arm was torn from her body and she was thrown onto the roadway. The emergency team pronounced Sarah dead at the scene. But suddenly she gasped for air. Surgery and a painful road of recovery followed.

Sarah is Living Proof that poor choices can have drastic consequences. However, since the crash in 2003, her life has taken a new direction. Sarah reaches students with her message about underage drinking, drunk driving, smart choices, respecting parents and rising above disabilities. She poignantly describes the physical and emotional pain of a life that is forever changed because of the poor decisions she made. She also talks about peer pressure, the "wrong crowd" and the meaning of "real" friends. She pleads with students to spot the telltale warning signs in others and underscores the need to seek help.

Sarah delivers her messages in a powerful and emotional manner that leaves the audience spellbound. She will drive the message home to your teens and preteens, so don't miss out on this increible event!

*Please note, drunk driving simulator rides are limited to those with a driver's license and are operated by an outside vendor.

Start your own Parent Event

Live in another community, or want to start something unique at your school? Whether your budget is large or small, one well-organized Spirit Event can be the catalyst that jumpstarts your Operation: PARENT program and creates new excitement in your school, church or community. What are you waiting for? Check out some of our ideas for starters to the left or create your own. Whatever you choose, remember to allow enough time and budget to properly advertise and promote your event.