# Event Details - **Event Name**: SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: FREE Youth Summit July 16! Empowering youth with confidence, leadership, purpose & success strategies. One day. One decision.About this EventMIND CHANGERS PRESENTSSAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT 2026FREE EVENTOne Day Could Change a Life Forever.In a world where our youth are constantly being influenced by social media, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, violence, low self-esteem, identity struggles, and negative influences, one question remains:Who is helping them develop the mindset to win?The Saving the Youth Summit is more than an event.It is a movement.A powerful gathering designed to inspire, empower, educate, and equip young people with the tools they need to make better decisions, discover purpose, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and unlock their full potential.This life-changing experience will feature:Powerful Motivational SpeakingMindset Transformation TrainingClean Comedy That ConnectsReal-Life Success StrategiesYouth Empowerment SessionsLeadership DevelopmentPositive Mentorship OpportunitiesPurpose & Goal SettingParents, this is not just another youth event.This is an opportunity to place your child in an environment that challenges them to think differently, dream bigger, and become the person they were created to be.Because when a young person’s thinking changes…Their choices change.Their confidence changes.Their future changes.The decisions they make today can determine the direction of their tomorrow.Let’s help them choose wisely.KEYNOTE SPEAKERLEROY LAMAR BLAKNEY JR.Founder of MC² Life Coaching Services | Creator & Host of Mind Changers Podcast | Elder | Life Coach | Comedian | Playwright | Anti-Gang Advocate | Entrepreneur | Community LeaderLeroy Lamar Blakney Jr. is a transformational speaker, certified life coach, entrepreneur, elder, comedian, playwright, podcast host, and nationally respected youth advocate dedicated to helping people discover purpose, develop leadership, and reach their full potential.As Founder and CEO of MC² Life Coaching Services, Lamar has spent decades empowering youth, mentoring leaders, strengthening families, and helping individuals overcome adversity through mindset transformation, personal development, and faith-based principles.He is also the Creator and Host of the Mind Changers Podcast, where he challenges perspectives, inspires growth, and equips listeners with practical strategies for making better choices and achieving positive outcomes.Known for his ability to connect with diverse audiences, Lamar blends wisdom, humor, real-life experience, and actionable insights to inspire lasting change. He has worked extensively with students, parents, educators, community leaders, faith-based organizations, and corporate audiences.A passionate anti-gang advocate, Lamar has dedicated years to supporting at-risk youth, helping them navigate challenges including violence, peer pressure, low self-esteem, identity struggles, and lack of purpose.His guiding message is:“When your thinking changes, your choices change. When your choices change, your future changes.”A devoted husband of more than 29 years and proud father of six children, Lamar leads by example both at home and in the community.Through speaking engagements, mentorship programs, leadership development initiatives, community outreach, MC² Life Coaching Services, and the Mind Changers Podcast, he continues to inspire individuals to rise above limitations and create a better future through transformed thinking.EVENT DETAILSThursday, July 16, 2026Doors Open: 5:00 PMSummit Begins: 6:00 PMSummit Ends: 9:00 PMCD Joyner Auditorium161 Elizabeth StreetMarion, South Carolina 29571Information: 252-200-7584WHY YOUTH SHOULD ATTENDToday’s youth are facing battles that previous generations never imagined.Many young people are struggling with:Social Media PressureAnxiety & DepressionLow Self-EsteemBullyingViolenceLack of PurposePoor Decision MakingNegative InfluencesPeer PressureFear of FailureThe Saving the Youth Summit was created specifically to help young people overcome these challenges and discover who they truly are.At this summit, youth will learn how to:Build ConfidenceMake Better DecisionsDevelop Leadership SkillsOvercome Negative InfluencesDiscover Their PurposeSet Goals for SuccessStrengthen Their MindsetBelieve in ThemselvesThis event is designed to challenge, encourage, and inspire young people to think differently about their future.Because when your thinking changes, your choices change.When your choices change, your future changes.This summit is about helping youth realize that they are not defined by their mistakes, circumstances, environment, or the opinions of others.They are capable of greatness.They are leaders.They are world changers.And they have a purpose worth pursuing.SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SPONSORSWe proudly recognize and thank our sponsors and community partners for their commitment to investing in the next generation:RISE Mentoring School(Reaching Individual Students For ExcellencPASA – Performing Arts & Science AcademyBIG GOG CONCRETESigma Male Original ProductionsJackson & McGill Funeral HomeCommitted to Excellence Since 1928B.O.O.S.T.(Build Off Others, Start Transforming)MAN2MAN Mentoring InitiativeThese organizations understand that our youth are our greatest resource and that investing in young people today creates stronger families, schools, and communities tomorrow.Together, we are helping equip, empower, elevate, and transform lives.HOSTED BYMIND CHANGERS“Renew Your Mind. Change Your Life. Impact Your World.”A movement dedicated to helping individuals transform their thinking, discover purpose, and maximize their God-given potential.EQUIP • EMPOWER • ELEVATE • TRANSFORMChanging Thoughts.Changing Choices.Changing Destinies.Parents, Bring Your ChildrenYouth, Bring Your FriendsCommunity Leaders, Bring Your SupportVendors WelcomeThe future is not created by chance.It is created by the decisions we make today.Join us on July 16th and become part of a life-changing experience that could alter the course of a young person’s future forever.SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT 2026One Day. One Decision. A Different DestinyAgenda?: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PMCOMING SOON - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/saving-the-youth-summit/100001991163054296 - **Event Categories**: business, comedy, entertainment, performances, workshops, contests, science-fair, art, public-speaking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-07-16T21:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 161 Elizabeth St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Marion - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: 161 Elizabeth St - **lat**: 34.1847633 - **long**: -79.4015446 - **full address**: 161 Elizabeth St, 161 Elizabeth Street, Marion, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/339299158b9f73d0731ddde2241dc9886c02cb65be000981edee16182cbe4058-rimg-w1200-h841-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1780693255 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT being held? - **A:** SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 161 Elizabeth St, 161 Elizabeth Street, Marion, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT? - **A:** SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT is organized by MC SQUARE LIFE COACHING SERVICES LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SAVING THE YOUTH SUMMIT is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marion, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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