{"id":1312,"date":"2019-08-13T15:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madd.org\/missouri\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2022-05-25T07:13:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T07:13:27","slug":"marcus-engel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madd.org\/missouri\/marcus-engel\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcus Engel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The day our story began…<\/strong>
\nOur story began October 9, 1993 when our son Marcus was injured in a car crash, on a cold autumn night during his freshman year of college following a Saturday night Blues hockey game in St. Louis. Marcus and some friends were headed to a local diner for a midnight snack. They never made it.<\/p>\n

As the carload of teenagers pulled into a busy intersection, a drunk driver ran the stoplight traveling at a high rate of speed and slammed broadside into their small Toyota. Only a thin piece of metal separated Marcus from the full impact of the oncoming vehicle.<\/p>\n

When Marcus awoke to a world he would never see again, he faced many obstacles. He has survived many hours of reconstructive facial surgery, adapted to blindness and has found happiness in a world changed forever.<\/p>

\nAn inspiration for others…<\/strong>
\nMarcus made a goal of recapturing life. Not only did he accept and embrace the challenge, but the life lessons he learned inspire many people every day. He is a motivational speaker that travels the country and has written several books. He also has a website\u2014www.MarcusEngel.com.<\/p>\n

Our MADD Advocate was Bud Balke.  We are thankful for his help and support.<\/p>\n

We go to parades with our 1929 Model A Ford and throw out candy with MADD ribbons attached to the spectators.<\/p>\n

We appreciate MADD and all their support.<\/p>\n

 Phillip & Nancy Engel<\/span><\/p>\n

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