Cameron encourages Nebraskans to support the Becker Foundation

KEARNEY — Seaver Fever ran high at the Todd Becker Foundation Annual Banquet Monday, Jan. 6.

Kirk Cameron of television’s “Growing Pains,” which ran from 1985-1992, gave a recap of his career as Mike Seaver. Cameron also charged the crowd to partner with the Becker Foundation.

The 1,700 people in attendance at the 12th-annual banquet listened to Cameron share his story of atheist-turned-Christ-follower when, in his teens, a minster shared God with him.

He remembers sitting in his car and questioning where he would spend eternity if he were to die that day.

“I could either make decisions that led to life and blessings, or I could make decisions that led to destruction, judgment and consequences. The Todd Becker Foundation is taking this life-rescuing message and laying it out for kids in public schools where they may not have the guiding forces, moral compasses, or spiritual mother or father to point them in the right direction,” he said.

Becker has honored the life of his brother Todd, who died in an alcohol-related auto accident, by going into a public school every week for the last 12 years and sharing the story of his brother’s choices that led to his death.

“It wasn’t alcohol that killed my brother. It was the choices he made before his death. I want to be very frank with you — the brother I knew exhibited no fruit that he was saved. My hope is that at the last minute, he cried out to God to save him,” Becker said.

“If lives are going to change, it’s going to be because they came face to face with Jesus,” he added.

Becker and Cameron crossed paths five years ago when the ministry connected with The Way of the Master ministry. Cameron said he finally had a chance to be a part of the Todd Becker Foundation this year. He said ministries such as Becker’s are a valuable asset to a community.

“Keith Becker is doing a great job giving the community tools to be involved in making an impact in their community and beyond. Teens they’ve reached can counsel their own peers in their schools, how they can be representatives of the positive and life-changing message that they bring,” Cameron said.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback was also a special guest at the event. Like Cameron, he encouraged the crowd to support the rescue mission.

Prior to being elected governor, Brownback served in the U.S. Senate from 1996-2011. He is known for his strong support in protection of religious liberty.

For more information about the Todd Becker Foundation, visit www.toddbecker.org.