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Song for Charlie Monthly Newsletter
August 2023
The New Drug Talk
Song for Charlie is pleased to announce the launch of our new
resource portal, The New Drug Talk: Connect to
Protect. Developed in partnership with the California Department
of Healthcare Services, the website is designed to equip parents
and caregivers with the tools they need to talk to their kids about
the new chemical drug landscape. We are grateful to DHCS and
our corporate and nonprofit partners for funding and promoting this
important project. We invite you to visit the site and share it with
your friends and family.
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Documentary Film
SFC has just released a 30-minute documentary-style film that
anchors The New Drug Talk project. A cast of experts and
impacted families provide background, context and actionable
information families can use to keep their loved ones safe. Watch
the 1-minute trailer and download the full video HERE.
Legislation for Education
Oregon recently passed a law requiring all middle- and high
schools to implement fentanyl education in the classroom, citing the
Fake & Fatal Campaign developed by the Beaverton School District
(with an assist from SFC) as the model. We are encouraged to see
other States following suit. Just this month, US Representative
Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced plans to introduce Federal
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legislation to facilitate school-based fentanyl education nationwide.
In recognition of their advocacy on the issue, Jennifer and Jon
Epstein were invited to the announcement along with US HHS
Secretary Bacerra, Senator Jeff Merkely and other dignitaries.
Photo includes Dr Todd Korthuis (OHSU), BSD Superintendent Balderdas,
Jen and Jon Epstein, Kristin Gustafson (BSD), US HHS Secretary Becerras,
US Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Andrea Salinas (OR-
06), US Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Two BSD High School Students, HHS
Regional Undersecretary Sharon Turner.
Seattle Golf Tourney
Our work continues thanks to inspiring champions like Carol
Schweigert and Jonah Eastern who recently hosted the third annual
“What a Day” memorial golf tournament in Seattle in memory of
Riley Frazier and others lost to fentanyl poisonings. Friends, local
businesses, and community members came out to play golf and
raise awareness and funds to help Song for Charlie fulfill our
mission. “We’re tired of our friends dying. It was a great opportunity
to spread fentanyl awareness to a strong community of friends and
family. We hope opportunities like this will help people find healthier
alternatives than illegal drugs because unfortunately at the end of
the day life is fragile” shared Jonah. “I’m happy to support our
fellow bereaved families and charity recipient Song for Charlie in
their critical efforts to inform our youth about this deadly fentanyl
crisis,” said Carol (mom of Trey – Forever 27). The event raised
nearly $10k and we couldn’t be more grateful.
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Multiplier Effect
SFC is 100% donor funded. That means our mission is only
possible because of generous individuals, corporations and
foundations fueling our work through their donations. Every dollar
raised helps us empower families. Together we are multiplying our
impact to save lives.
Join us by hosting your own fundraiser, sharing our
information on social media and activating your workplace. Let
us know about an event you are planning or reach out to learn
more: realtalk@songforcharlie.org
Gratefully,
Mary and Ed Ternan
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