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Motivational speaker Bobby Petrocelli will be in York County on Wednesday to speak with students about his organization ’10 Seconds.’ SUBMITTED PHOTO

YORK COUNTY — One night, like any other, Bobby Petrocelli slept in his bed next to his loving wife in their suburban home. He was startled awake and found himself in his kitchen. A drunk driver had crashed through Bobby’s home, killing his wife and changing his life forever.

Rather than choosing anger, Bobby chose to move forward, embrace forgiveness, and created the 10 Seconds organization. He now shares the You Matter message with audiences across the nation and will be in York County this week spreading his message to students.
With his background in teaching and coaching high school students, Petrocelli loves interacting with students and empowering them to make safe, positive choices.
During his presentations, Petrocelli shares his story and encourages students to build strong foundations for successful lives. He has become a renowned speaker, educator, author and coach.
Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the U.S., and thanks to a State Farm grant, Petrocelli is bringing his presentation to Biddeford High School and Thornton Academy students.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 29 people in the U.S. dies in alcohol-impaired vehicle crashes each day.
Presentations will be conducted Wednesday, April 10 at Thornton Academy from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and at Biddeford High School from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. 

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