Diadem Presents | The Max Schachter Story

This episode of Diadem Presents shares the compelling story of Max Schachter, whose life was forever changed on February 14, 2018, when his son Alex became one of the 17 victims of the tragic Parkland school shooting. Determined to honor Alex’s memory, Max channeled his grief into action, founding Safe Schools for Alex, an organization dedicated to making schools safer for our children. Max shares his efforts to improve school safety, including the creation of a School Safety Dashboard—a tool that empowers parents, teachers, and administrators with critical information to protect students. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing school safety in Florida and across the nation, saying: "You can’t teach dead kids." Beyond his advocacy, Max opens up about how the pickleball community has played a vital role in his healing journey, offering a sense of belonging and a healthy outlet during his most challenging times. In Loving Memory of Alex Schachter, Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque, Nick Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Christopher Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Carmen Schentrup, and Peter Wang. 🌐 Learn More Visit Safe Schools for Alex: www.safeschoolsforalex.org Learn More about the School Safety Dashboard: https://www.safeschoolsforalex.org/sc... Sign up for the Safe Schools for Alex Pickleball Tournament at the DPC: https://www.safeschoolsforalex.org/pi... Let this story move you to reflect, advocate, and support efforts to make every school a safe place for learning and growth.