Dr. Valdes,

a former drug cartel leader, is founder and executive director of Coming

Clean Ministries, an organization designed to redirect youth on destructive

paths. Dr. Valdez shares his testimony with youth throughout the country,

redirecting them from drug and alcohol use, suicidal tendencies and low

self-esteem to a path towards hope and salvation.

Dr. Valdes

was head of the organization responsible for 90 percent of the cocaine

importation into the United States back in the 1970s and 1980s.

"I had

what most people strive for in life," he said. "Money, mansions,

cars, power and prestigeyet my life was empty and miserable, until I invited

a man into my heart that changed my life. That man was Jesus Christ."

Dedicating

his life to serve Christ, Dr. Valdes relinquished all his assets to the

federal government and served a jail term for the crimes he had committed.

While in jail, he earned a Bachelor's degree from Southeastern Bible College

and began work on a Master's degree from Wheaton College. Upon release

from prison, he finished his Master's degree and earned his Doctorate

from Loyola University.

His studies

completed, Dr. Valdes and his wife founded Coming Clean Ministries and

began their nationwide ministry, now based in Peachtree City. Dr. and

Mrs. Valdes also operate a Service Master franchise.

Both the youth

rally and transportation to Rome are free, but seats in the bus need to

be reserved by Monday, Nov. 27. To reserve a space, or for more information

on the organization,call Coming Clean Ministries at 678-817-0749.

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