Tony Hoffman, recovering addict

Join the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club's Red Ribbon Committee at a rivoting community presentation by Join the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club's Red Ribbon Committee at a rivoting community presentation by Tony Hoffman, pro BMX Competitor and recovering addict. 

As a gifted athlete, Tony spent his high school years traveling the country racing BMX. He achieved the status of a top-ranked amateur along with multiple contract endorsements. Unfortunately, he started using alcohol, marijuana, prescription pain killers, and other drugs. A downward spiral of addiction led him to commit armed robbery in 2004. During his incarceration, he started planning a way to use both the positives and the negatives of his life to help kids avoid the mistakes he had made himself.

Upon release from prison, Tony immediately re-entered the BMX racing circuit, winning five races as pro and competing at the Olympic level for two years. In 2010, he achieved his goal of starting the Freewheel Project, a non-profit BMX racing organization devoted to educating youth on the importance of leading drug-free lives. The Freewheel Project directs youth toward outlets, such as BMX racing, as a way to fill their time with positive activities, which improve their wellbeing and boost their self-esteem. 

This event is co-sponsored by Biddeford Savings Bank and Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution.

As a gifted athlete, Tony spent his high school years traveling the country racing BMX. He achieved the status of a top-ranked amateur along with multiple contract endorsements. Unfortunately, he started using alcohol, marijuana, prescription pain killers, and other drugs. A downward spiral of addiction led him to commit armed robbery in 2004. During his incarceration, he started planning a way to use both the positives and the negatives of his life to help kids avoid the mistakes he had made himself.

Upon release from prison, Tony immediately re-entered the BMX racing circuit, winning five races as pro and competing at the Olympic level for two years. In 2010, he achieved his goal of starting the Freewheel Project, a non-profit BMX racing organization devoted to educating youth on the importance of leading drug-free lives. The Freewheel Project directs youth toward outlets, such as BMX racing, as a way to fill their time with positive activities, which improve their wellbeing and boost their self-esteem. 

This event is co-sponsored by Biddeford Savings Bank and Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution.