SCIENTOLOGY SPOKESPERSON INDUCTED INTO SAN MATEO COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Bob Adams, spokesperson for the Church of Scientology International supports the “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life,” campaign through which Scientology churches around the world have printed and distributed more than 8.3 million brochures laying out the facts about drugs
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LOS ANGELES, CA — Bob Adams a spokesperson for the Church of Scientology International, was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame last week in recognition of his 8-year NFL career. Adams played as tight end for such teams as the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
Adams, who earned his Masters in Education in the off seasons, became an educator and consultant after his pro ball career, working with programs based on humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard’s landmark discoveries in the fields of education, drug abuse prevention and rehabilitation, and criminal reform.
“What athletes do and how they live their lives has a lot of influence on their fans,” said Adams. “Athletes who abuse drugs, whether street drugs or steroids take them to overcome physical pain, or stress or as a shortcut to improve performance, but the drugs never really solve the problem. And the minute they go this route they not only set a bad example for the kids, they also forfeit their integrity and self-respect.”
Adams was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame last week in recognition of his 8-year NFL career
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Adams sees athletes and parents as among the most important role models for today’s youth. He encourages them to make the facts about drugs available to youngsters and is a strong supporter of the “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life” campaign. Through this campaign, Scientology churches worldwide have printed and distributed more than 8.3 million informational brochures laying out the facts about drugs. The educational effort has also included more than 280,000 drug awareness billboards and posters, 48 million fliers, 89,000 public awareness events, and 10,200 newspaper and television stories promoting drug-free living.
Mr. Adams has also authored a booklet on steroids abuse, Understanding Steroids, in which he analyzes the high physical, emotional, spiritual and economic cost of anabolic steroids on today’s athletes.
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