Elks Drug Awareness Heroes Essay Contest Winner

Great Things I can do if I stay away from Drugs and alcohol

By Payton Massey

Finding a cure for cancer. Winning an Olympic Medal. Becoming President of the Unites States. All these things can be achieved by avoiding drugs and alcohol. The use of chemicals on your brain can have devastating outcomes. The inability to think and perform properly can prevent you from reaching your goals.

My dream is to become an Oncologist and work in research, in hopes of finding a cure for cancer. I have a great desire to help the people of the world suffering from this horrible disease. If my brain was dependent on drugs, and I could not think clearly, I would be unable to concentrate on the tasks at hand necessary to complete this goal.

Another passion of mine is tennis. Without a properly functioning brain, the coordination and physical skills needed to play would be diminished. The hopes of playing at the Olympics would be dashed.

A drug-free life is my vow, and I am destined for greatness! I can achieve anything and everything I want in this world by pledging to steer clear of alcohol and illegal substances! Watch out cancer, here I come!