Speaking Engagements
In addition to our annual musical fundraiser event, the goal of this charitable Society throughout the rest of the year is to promote safe driving practices for young drivers by sharing the story of Jay's accident and subsequent death, and the devastating impact his loss had on both family and friends.
Jay's father, Greg Drew, has spoken to audiences in high schools, driving schools, and has been featured in a variety of media articles and programs, telling the painful story of losing his son as a result of a speed related car accident.
Greg's presentations are deeply raw, emotional, and heartfelt. Often the feedback he receives afterwards from students confirm they now understand his message that the choices made in life can have life-altering consequences that reach far beyond the individual and well into the community.
The presentations are about how Greg lost his 17 year old son, Jason Stanley Drew, after complications from surgery due to a high speed single vehicle car crash. Greg speaks from his experiences as a professional firefighter of 28 years to that of a father holding his son’s hand while his heart beats its last beat in the ICU ward. Greg believes in safe driving decisions and the effects of making wrong choices.
Greg speaks frankly to his young audiences, and avoids "sugar-coating" the terrible events surrounding Jay's fatal accident. Greg impacts his listeners, and empowers them to make better choices – with safety being one of those choices.
Greg – and the Jammin' 4 Jay Charitable Society – welcomes your inquiries about our presentations and how they might benefit youth in your community. Invite Greg to speak at your venue.
Appearances 2012
- March 5 – 16 – Interior region
- March 26 – 30 – Interior region
- April 23 – University Hill
- May 1 – Burnsview
- May 8 – South Surrey Learning
- May 10 – Guildford Learning
- May 15 – Queen Elizabeth
- June 5 – Semi-ahmoo
Appearances 2011
- January 28 - West Point Grey Academy
- February 20 - Maple Ridge Christian School
- February 23 - Agassiz Elementary Secondary
- March 1 - Maple Ridge Secondary
- March 10 - Hugh Boyle - Richmond, BC
- March 14 - Garibaldi - Maple Ridge, BC
- March 17 - Templeton Secondary - Vancouver, BC
- March 21 - UVF Youth Academy
- March 28 - April 8 - Prince George tour
- April 13 - Pitt Meadows
- April 14 - Centennial - Coquitlam, BC
- April 15 - Earl Marriott - Surrey, BC
- April 18 - Samuel Robertson - Maple Ridge, BC
- April 19 - Hope Secondary
- April 27 - Sardis Secondary
- April 28 - Windermere Community School - Vancouver, BC
- April 28 - Sir Charles Tupper - Vancouver, BC
- May 2 - Collingwood - West Vancouver, BC
- May 12 - Queen Elizabeth - Surrey, BC
- May 16 - Sutherland - North Vancouver, BC
- May 16 - Burnaby Mountain
- May 17 - Burnaby Central
- May 18 - Pinetree - Coquitlam, BC
- May 31 - St. John Brebeuf - Abbotsford, BC
Please contact us for further information or to request Greg speak at your gathering.
