# Event Details - **Event Name**: Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the day of "Real Talk" on Crisis Management, resilience, wellness and leadership within the First Responder communityAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ec8d6120-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w555-h740-dc888878-gmir.jpg Paddling for Pennies ON A MISSION with Dr. David GriffinThis event is for First Responders & Military and the families that support them.SPEAKERS:HEADLINER- Dr. David GriffinDr Griffin's Wife, Melissa GriffinDr. Griffin was the driver of the first engine with the Charleston Fire Dept. on scene at the Charleston 9 incident which claimed the lives of nine firefighters. Struggling with survivors guilt he turned to unhealthy coping mechanisms until a brutal MMA fight forced him to re-examine his path. Hear how he transformed his life and the lives of First Responders, Military and its Leadership Nationwide! Additonally Dave will be sharing about his recent treatment with ibogaine and it's impact on his mental wellness. Now retired from the Charleston Fire Department Dr. Griffin is truly "On A Mission"Spouses you will also hear from Dr. Griffin's wife Melissa who will be speaking from the spouses perspective. Thank you to our generous sponsors 1800 BoardUP Civic Federal Credit Union & Raleigh Oaks https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ec9c2e30-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w991-h740-dc281818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ecdbcf40-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w555-h740-dc382818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed0ffea0-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ed1aad00-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ed458d90-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed84b970-a593-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w774-h740-dc486848-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/garner/paddling-for-pennies-presents-dr-david-griffin/100001992141765648 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - door_time: 2026-09-12T12:30:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Garner Magnet High School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Garner - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Garner Magnet High School - **lat**: 35.71076499999999 - **long**: -78.63544689999999 - **full address**: Garner Magnet High School, 2101 Spring Drive, Garner, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/412de43ea62a04ab48ce18cc433083b702b89a4fbef74aa4623fc287bdafb73c-rimg-w1050-h600-dc46312e-gmir.jpg?v=1781889670 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN being held? - **A:** Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Garner Magnet High School, 2101 Spring Drive, Garner, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN? - **A:** Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN? - **A:** Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. 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