Ministry shares motivation with inmates at Lake County jail

Posted June 26, 2017 11:00 pm

Former pro weightlifter Paul Wrenn speaks to a group of inmates at the Lake County jail as part of the Bill Glass Behind the Walls - Day of Champions program. Courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff's Office

Submitted by the Lake County Sheriff's Office

Every year, Sheriff Mark Curran invites the charitable ministry, Bill Glass Behind the Walls to the Lake County jail to speak with inmates. On June 24, Bill Glass Behind the Walls volunteers held a Day of Champions event at the jail, providing high-energy motivational speaking sessions.

This year, former NFL players Mike McCoy and William Green, former pro-basketball player Tanya Crevier and former professional weightlifter Paul Wrenn were keynote speakers.

The volunteers shared stories of challenging life experiences and how faith and good choices turned challenges into successes. Jail inmates were moved by the volunteers' drive, enthusiasm, and compassion for them.

The group of speakers spent the day providing both group presentations and one-on-one counseling sessions with more than 500 jail inmate participants.

"This was another successful event and we received positive feedback from nearly all of the inmates who participated," Curran said. "One of the primary initiatives we have in the jail is providing educational, behavioral and spiritual opportunities to inmates. The 'Day of Champions' gives inmates an opportunity to interact with a group of nationally-recognized sports figures sharing how faith turned their lives around."

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Former professional basketball player Tanya Crevier performs for inmates at the Lake County jail. Courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff's Office

Former NFL player William Green speaks to a group of inmates during the Day of Champions event June 24. Speakers discussed how faith and good choices turned their lives around. Courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff's Office

Former NFL player Mike McCoy speaks to inmates at the Lake County jail. Courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff's Office

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