The Pasco County Sheriff Department, in conjunction with Wesley Chapel Nissan and Wesley Chapel Lions Club brought Marc Mero, the founder of the nonprofit organization, Champion of Choices who brought his enthusiasm to the students of Wesley Chapel High School and Weightman Middle School and Victorious Life Church in Wesley Chapel, Florida. That enthusiasm is contagious as he empowers people of all ages and walks of life to make positive choices that lead to a more fulfilled life.

From his early days growing up in a single-parent home in Buffalo, NY, Marc dreamed big and set lofty goals. Marc found success with hockey, football and boxing and then achieved fame as a WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion. For 14 years, Marc entertained audiences worldwide as “Johnny B. Badd,” “Wildman” Marc Mero and “Marvelous” Marc Mero. Today, Marc shares his life story with thousands of people across the country. His inspiring message changes lives as he encourages others to dream big, achieve goals, value themselves, cherish relationships, and make a difference in this world.

“No matter how bad you think you have it, wake up each day and be thankful for your life. Someone, somewhere else is fighting to survive. Be you, because the person you’re trying to be is already taken. See yourself the way God sees you, Amazing! Empowering people to make positive choices that lead to lifelong success, initiating personal and social change to make a difference in themselves and their communities. At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end. ‘I Believe!’ " said Mero. To learn more about Champion of Choices, visit: www.ThinkPOZ.org