Road Radio USA: Mixing Music With the Message

At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we see first-hand the devastation that underage drinking can cause. We represent victims of serious injuries or worse. That’s why our law firm teamed up with Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to present Road Radio USA, an innovative program geared to prevent underage drinking and other destructive behaviors.

Road Radio is a multi-media assembly that combines music, lights, and education in a format that actually reaches teens.

In an attempt to provide students with the facts about alcohol, other drugs and making choices, we were proud to offer “Road Radio USA” as a free community service.

More than one-third of adolescents in the United States are trying alcohol as their drug of choice in middle school. This opens the door to risky behaviors, injury, illegal activities, and more.

Road Radio USA is presented as a "live radio broadcast" that integrates student and teacher participation. What begins as a fun assembly ends with every eye riveted on stage as Jim Mothersbaugh’s powerful message is put into perspective. When Jim talks about how alcohol can mess up your life, he’s talking from experience. Both kids and school principals are talking about the important impact of Road Radio on students’ lives.

Praise for Road Radio USA

The following quotes come from people who experienced the impact of Road Radio USA first-hand.

"You had the coolest assembly I have ever been to. It was really fun with lots of good music and it also got the message through that alcohol is bad. No matter where you go, people will love Road Radio."
Steel Valley Student
Munhall, Pennsylvania – Allegheny County

"I have never seen our students more engaged, motivated, and captured by a presentation as they were during Road Radio USA."
Shade-Central City High School Principal
Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania – Somerset County

"When you actually hear a true story and meet someone who almost died because of a stupid decision, it really opens your eyes. Road Radio USA taught us a lot, and we had fun learning at the same time."
Altoona Area Junior High Student
Altoona, Pennsylvania – Blair County

"Jim and Andy did a terrific job capturing our students’ attention and getting their message out about the dangers of alcohol… Jim’s story is truly remarkable and certainly one that every teen needs to hear."
Portage Area Junior/Senior High School Principal
Portage, Pennsylvania – Cambria County