Larry Dixon is an inspirational speaker who focuses his message toward teenagers; however his message has touched adults as well.
Larry is a trained speaker with Toastmasters International.
Among his awards are Rookie of the Year, humorous speech, evaluation contest, Table Topics speech and International speech contest winner at club and area levels.
Larry’s story is about how he struggled as a teenager and also battled alcoholism. How he went through great darkness and was rescued by a caring friend.
This talk has strong messages mixed with juggling, magic and humor to make it entertaining and memorable.
Larry takes his audience on an emotional roller coaster that will plant strong messages and warns of the dangers of alcohol,drugs, bullying, and the effects of Suicide.
Larry does not give false hope or leave his audience hanging.
He shows the youth that they have a responsibility to create their future.
He also gives them tools to create a successful future.
Larry has been a professional Clown and Balloon artist for 2 decades. He also has 5 adult children and is concerned about the mental and emotional well being of today’s youth, feeling it vital that we give them hope and guidance for the turbulent future.
HOLD ON TO THE ROPE, LIFE’S A HECK OF A RIDE is a story full of messages that gives youth a positive outlook and hope for the future, while reinforcing the responsibility they share and the realities of life.
Having gone through many trials as a teenager and now living his dream, he is a living testament that HOLDING ON TO THE ROPE is better than letting go.
Larry has two versions of his presentation: one with Christian messages and one without.
What Students Have Said
He is very vibrant and energetic.
Everything Larry said made sense.
The person I would like to hear speak next is Larry again
Larry is awesome
Larry is inspiring and uplifting
I would like to hear from Larry again because he gets the message through.
Larry is cool
He really touched us with his story, I Loved every minute of it.
I would like to hear from Larry again, because he is such an interesting and inspiring person, he inspired me.
Larry is very inspirational. He is a good speaker, with good presentations that we can all relate to.
Larry inspires high schoolers to choose right paths.
What Adults Have Said
Thank You for coming today. Many people in my family have let go of the rope of Life.Though this saddens me greatly, I may have thought at one time to do the same. However I have a great husband & three great children to help guide and Love. Many Thanks for sharing your trials, tribulations, rescue and exhilarations. You have touched me. Stay well, God Bless.
On behalf of the grade 9 students I Thank you for your outstanding presentation.You have given us a message that calls for reflection, thought and change.
Thank You so so much for what you shared with our grade 9 students, teachers and parents.I have only heard fantastic feedback & truly believe your message was heard. What an incredible gift of self you gave us all. Here’s to the great ride. God Bless you.
This letter is in regard to Larry Dixon and a presentation he gave to our grade 9 students at their annual retreat.It is my pleasure to say what a great presentation it was and how it impacted our students and invited them to look at life and life’s issues in a new way. The feedback from the students was incredible to say the least. Many were moved to tears and I know many also talked about it for weeks after. Thanks for letting me share with you and it is my hope that if you let Larry talk to your people they will be challenged, moved and excited as much as our students were.
Resources
While Larry is a powerful presenter, he is not a professional counsellor. This page was created to allow quick and easy access for anyone needing help dealing with issues in their life. Phone numbers and/or website links are provided for you or someone you know who needs help. Too often, lives are lost, because people ignore signs or don’t want to get involved. PLEASE, take the time to help or possibly save someone’s life if you know they are in danger or need help. The GREATEST gift a person can offer someone else is a helping hand….BE that person!
Kids Help Phone
P: 1.800.688.6868
W: www.kidshelpphone.ca
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
P: 9-1-1
https://www.suicideprevention.ca/
Alberta Children’s Hospital – Child Abuse Service
P: 403.955.5959
W: www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1871
Distress Center 24 Hour Crisis Line
P: 403.266.4357
Teen Line: 403.264.8336
W: www.distresscentre.com
Calgary Family Services
W: www.calgaryfamily.org
P: 403.269.9888
Calgary Police Services
W: www.calgarypolice.ca
P:403.266.1234
Calgary Legal Guidance
W: www.clg.ab.ca
403.234.9266
Discovery House
W: www.discoveryhouse.ca
P:403.670.0467
Calgary Victim Services
W: www.calgarypolice.ca/community-vau.html
P: 1-888-327-7828
Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security: Crime Prevention
W: www.crimeprevention.gov.ab.ca
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Thank You For Visiting
Thank you for visiting. Please feel free to contact Larry anytime for more information on his powerful messages for teens. Life changing.