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With the Summer Olympics just beginning, doping scandals are already hitting the news. Bob Adams, Vice President of the Church of Scientology International and former NFL former tight end for the Steelers and Patriots challenges athletes to set an example for youth by living drug-free lives.
Having seen firsthand how steroids and street drugs ruin the careers and lives of fine athletes, Adams has authored a "drug-free pledge" for athletes, to encourage them to say NO to drugs.
"Olympic hopefuls and contestants spend most of their youth training and preparing to compete," said Adams. "Some of them only get one chance, and it is very rare to participate in more than two or three Olympics. To throw all this away by taking drugs is a personal tragedy."
Adams, who became an educator on completing his football career, believes it is the responsibility of athletes, especially those who become well known, to set an example for youth. "Kids look up to athletes. When they have to make decisions about how they are going to live their own lives, they often make their choices based on what their 'heroes' do."
When an athlete signs the Drug-Free Pledge he agrees to stay drug-free and to help fellow athletes, youth and the community to make the same commitment. Adams urges youth to focus on the many thousands of athletes who are completely honest in their training and achieve their personal best. "The message of the Olympics is that men and women can overcome tremendous challenges to achieve the best of which they are capable, naturally," said Adams. "It inspires dedication and commitment to excellence in all aspects of life. I urge all athletes to take on the responsibility of being models for youth by living drug-free lives."
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