We have exciting news! We are bringing former NBA star and motivational speaker Chris Herren back to New Fairfield this May 24th to share his personal story of opioid addiction and recovery. With so much competing for the attention of our youth, we feel it’s crucial to bring awareness to substance abuse prevention in a big way.
Chris Herren's riveting presentation will have a powerful impact on a new wave of students who were only in elementary school last time he was here. Chris will be presenting to students in the afternoon and to the community in the evening.
We hope you will support this important event with a donation so we can offer this to our community as a free event. Any amount is appreciated!
In 2012, Connecticut ranked last in the nation for opioid deaths, but by 2015, we ranked 12th. Opioid-related deaths in the state have grown at 4 times the rate of the national average. Death rates from prescription opioid overdoses and other illicit drugs are higher in suburbs and rural areas than in the urban areas in Connecticut. This is a local problem, and we ask you to be part of our local solution.
Please consider making a donation today. Thank you! Together we can stay #nfrebelstrong
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